Community Relations Co-op Student (Winter 2027 Term)

NexGold Mining Corp; Goldboro; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NexGold Mining Corp. is seeking a Community Relations Co-op Student to join the Goldboro Gold Project team in Nova Scotia. You will support community engagement activities, events, communications and administrative functions for the Community Relations team, with regular travel within Nova Scotia and occasional evenings and weekends.

The role is hybrid, with schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm AST, Anticipated Start: January 4, 2027, End: April 30, 2027. Wage rate: $24.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in Public Relations, Community Studies, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with the public with effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in community relations, Indigenous engagement, and rural community development.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach, relationship-building and communication with local residents, community organizations, Mi'kmaq communities, Indigenous organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in planning, organizing logistics, and attending community meetings, events, workshops, and engagement sessions.
• Participate in community visits and engagement activities alongside other NexGold staff as required.
• Help prepare community-facing materials such as newsletters, presentations, and fact sheets.
• Attend and support Indigenous-led events with other staff members as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public relations

Education

Public Relations/Communications co-op

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Based at Goldboro Gold Project site in Goldboro, NS, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Community Relations Co-op Student to join our NexGold team, reporting to the Manager, Community Relations or designate.

The Community Relations Co-op Student will support community engagement activities, events, communications, and administrative functions for the Community Relations team at the Goldboro Gold Project. This role will require regular travel within Nova Scotia and occasional evening and weekend work.

NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Mi'kmaq participation in all phases of the Goldboro Project. NexGold is committed to hiring locally within the Guysborough County. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support outreach, relationship-building and communication with local residents, community organizations, Mi'kmaq communities, Indigenous organizations, and other stakeholders;
• Assist in planning, organizing logistics, and attending community meetings, events, workshops, and engagement sessions;
• Participate in community visits and engagement activities alongside other NexGold staff as required;
• Help prepare community-facing materials such as newsletters, presentations, and fact sheets;
• Attend and support Indigenous-led events (ex. Powwows) with other staff members as required;
• Draft correspondence, meeting notes, summaries, and internal reports;
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists, update engagement databases, and track metrics;
• Conduct background research on community issues, local interests, and project topics;
• Liaise with other departments to support timely completion of tasks;
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling and file management;
• Provide on-site support during community engagement activities;

Other Duties:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health, and Environmental responsibilities;
• Regular regional travel (i.e., day trips to communities surrounding the Goldboro Gold Project and within Nova Scotia); and
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as reasonably assigned

What You Bring:

Must Haves:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program in Public Relations, Community Studies, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Environmental Studies, or related fields of study;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Comfortable engaging with the public with effective interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Interest in community relations, Indigenous engagement, and rural community development;
• Willingness to learn about stakeholder and Indigenous engagement best practices;
• Cultural awareness and willingness to learn about Mi'kmaq culture and protocols;
• Valid driver's license (equivalent to "N5" or "N" in Nova Scotia);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools such as Canva;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a hybrid work environment;
• Access to reliable transportation as needed;
• Willingness to travel regularly within Nova Scotia to perform work duties;
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events; and
• Meets the eligibility criteria for grant program funding:

• Be enrolled in a co-op post-secondary school program;
• Be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or Protected Person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to relevant Nova Scotia legislation and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience and understanding of Mi'kmaq culture and rural communities in Nova Scotia is considered an asset.

Role Details:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm AST
• Work Arrangements: Hybrid (variable days per week working between home office and in community) with regular travel to community events in Nova Scotia.
• Location: Goldboro Gold Project
• Department: Community Relations
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Employment Type: Temporary contract
• Vacancy Nature: Existing vacancy
• Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Anticipated End Date: April 30, 2027
• Wage Rate: $24.72 per hour
• Training: This is an entry-level role. On-the-job training will be provided for incumbents for job tasks.
• PPE: Required PPE will be provided by the company.
• Housing : This is considered a local position and company-provided housing is not available for this role. The incumbent must live within a reasonable commuting distance to the Project area.
• AI Disclosure : NexGold uses A.I. in the recruitment process to screen applicants based on their responses to questions about job requirements and our company's hiring commitments.

NexGold Mining Corp. is a proud Canadian company and believes our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of our country and the communities where we operate.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise our HR team of any accommodation requirements and all reasonable efforts will be made to provide the necessary accommodation.