Development Summer Student – Local Area Communications/Engagement

Northwest Employment Works; Ignace Township; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ignace, Ontario, is offering a Development Summer Student position. This role involves supporting community communications and local engagement activities, providing hands-on experience focused on Indigenous relations and community engagement. Applicants should be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and able to work full-time onsite, where they will receive guidance from experienced staff. The application deadline is March 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Students must be returning full-time to their program after the work term.
• Eligible to work in Canada and meet security clearance requirements.
• Available to work full-time, 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare communications materials for community events.
• Draft community updates and digital communications.
• Gather content from staff and specialists.
• Support event logistics for community engagements.
• Assist in various engagement activities.

Skills

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Proficiency with Microsoft tools

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not‑for‑profit organization tasked with the safe, long‑term management of Canada’s intermediate‑ and high‑level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world‑class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area near Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.

Development Summer Student – Local Area Communications/Engagement

One Position Available
Employment Period: 16‑week term from May 4, 2026, to August 27, 2026
Position Location: Ignace, Ontario

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Developmental Student – Local Site Area Communications and Engagement to support community‑facing communications and engagement activities at NWMO’s host community office in Ignace. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting Indigenous and regional communications, local engagement events, content development, in a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment. The student will work on‑site in Ignace and receive mentorship from senior Engagement and Communications staff supporting the Deep Geological Repository project in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and Ignace area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of communications materials for open houses, community events, school visits, and engagement sessions
• Assist with drafting community updates, posters, and digital communications
• Support content gathering from Ignace‑based staff and visiting specialists
• Support preparation of presentation decks and briefing materials for community‑facing engagements
• Provide event logistics support during NWMO community events, including post‑event summaries
• Support various Engagement Activities; the student will be given tasks based on business needs and their knowledge/skill level, with training and guidance on NWMO procedures and assigned tasks. Additional communication and engagement activities may be assigned as needed. Occasional travel may be required (NWMO covers required travel expenses).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program, returning in Fall, 2026
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Professionalism when supporting public‑facing materials and community events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site in Ignace for the duration of the placement

Preferred:

• Studies in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Marketing, Indigenous Studies, or a related field
• Familiarity with digital communications and basic content creation tools
• Interest in community engagement, Indigenous relations, or public affairs
• Experience supporting events, student media, campaigns, or community initiatives

Eligibility:

Students must be returning full‑time to their program at their university/College following completion of their work term or be full‑time students requiring the work term or co‑op placement to graduate. Students must be eligible to work in Canada and meet the security clearance requirements. Students must be available to work full‑time, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day. At times, this position may require modified 7‑hour workdays involving external events and activities.

Other Information:

Please submit your application by visiting https://www.nwmo.ca/Careers and applying by Monday, March 23, 2026. The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co‑creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well‑being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for its workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration. The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.