Development Summer Student – Site Data Acquisition

Northwest Employment Works; Ignace Township; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Ignace, Ontario, is seeking a Development Summer Student for a 16-week position focused on Site Characterization and data acquisition. Responsibilities include supporting internal field programs, maintaining equipment, and assisting with groundwater sampling and environmental monitoring. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program and possess strong work ethics, attention to detail, and communication skills. This role involves hands-on exposure in a collaborative environment, contributing to significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Must be returning full-time to their program after the work term.
• Eligible to work in Canada for 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support groundwater sampling and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain and operate equipment with required training.
• Assist with report preparation and field audits.

Skills

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills

Interest in conducting outdoor field work

Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills

Strong communication skills

Aptitude for technical writing

Ability to work collaboratively

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Enrollment in environmental science, geology, or environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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 – Site Data Acquisition

One Position Available

Employment Period: 16-week term from May 4, 2026, to August 27, 2026

Position Location: Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Developmental Student – Site Characterization (Data Acquisition) to support NWMO’s Site Characterization field programs in the Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation study area. This role provides hands‑on exposure to environmental monitoring, groundwater sampling, contractor oversight support, and field data quality assurance within a large national infrastructure project. The student will support internal field programs, observe and assist with contracted field work, maintain field equipment (with training), and contribute to reporting and documentation supporting the NWMO’s Site Characterization program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal field work programs, including groundwater sampling and environmental monitoring activities
• Provide support to other data collection programs, including core sampling and core photography
• Conduct reviews and quality control / quality assurance data
• Maintain and operate equipment (with required training)
• Support field audits for work performed by NWMO’s contractors
• Support preparation of reports and deliverables
• Participate in development of internal work plans, field procedures, and governance documentation
• Participate in workshops and training activities, including occasional travel to NWMO’s head office in Toronto, Ontario. To the extent time allows beyond the duties described above, the student may be assigned to support additional Site Characterization activities based on business needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
• Interest in conducting outdoor field work
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills
• Aptitude for technical writing
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with other project rightsholders and interested parties
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
• Willingness to be based in Ignace or Dryden for the duration of the placement

Preferred

• Enrollment in post‑secondary environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related programs relevant to key responsibilities
• Ontario G‑Class driver’s licence (or equivalent)
• Interest in applied field science and environmental monitoring
• Comfortable, engaging, and interacting with members of the public

Eligibility

Students must be returning full‑time to their program at their university/College following the 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 for 35 hours a week 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 workdays to accommodate field work and support external events and activities.

Other Information

Please submit your application by visiting https://www.nwmo.ca/Careers and applying by March 29, 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 our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. 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.