Development Summer Student – Site Operations & Data Management

Northwest Employment Works; Ignace Township; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal employment organization in Ignace, Ontario, is seeking a Development Summer Student for a 16-week term to support Site Operations and Data Management. The role includes hands‑on experience with environmental data management, field logistics, and health & safety operations, providing a comprehensive perspective on site characterization. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, possess strong communication skills, and have an interest in outdoor work. Applications are open until March 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• Interest in conducting outdoor field work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Quantity of 35 hours per week availability in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support data acquisition and data management activities.
• Assist with preparation of reports and deliverables.
• Support internal field work programs, including groundwater sampling.
• Help track inventory and organize warehouse materials.
• Prepare safety documentation for field staff.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Technical writing aptitude

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Willingness to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program

Enrollment in environmental science or related field

Environmental engineering (preferred)

Occupational health & safety (preferred)

Engineering technology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Operations & Data Management
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 Operations and Data Management) to support the Site Characterization Project through a combination of data management and field logistics activities. This integrated role offers hands‑on experience working with environmental and geoscience data while also supporting the warehouse and health & safety operations that enable large‑scale field programs. Based on‑site facilities at the Revell site, the student will gain a broad perspective on the NWMO’s site characterization work by supporting the data acquisition and site services teams. The student will contribute to data acquisition and data management activities, plus support site logistics and health and safety tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Data Acquisition and Management

• Conduct reviews and quality control/quality assurance of data.
• Support preparation of reports and deliverables.
• Participate in the development of internal work plans, field procedures, and governance documentation.
• Support internal field work programs, including groundwater sampling and environmental monitoring activities.
• Participate in workshops and training activities, including occasional travel to NWMO’s head office in Toronto, Ontario.

Field Logistics & Health & Safety Focus

• Support inventory tracking and organization of warehouse materials, tools, and safety equipment.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of field safety documentation (e.g., JSAs, permits, toolbox talks).
• Support onboarding logistics for field staff and contractors, including PPE issuance tracking and orientation scheduling support.
• Assist with HSSE records management (incident reports, training records, inspection logs).
• Support preparation for emergency response drills and site readiness activities.
• Assist with field, warehouse, and office inspections and observations (data collection and documentation support under supervision).
• Support coordination of site training logistics (room setup, attendance tracking, materials preparation).

To the extent of 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 stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Willingness to be based at the designated site for the duration of the placement.

Preferred

• Enrollment in post‑secondary environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, occupational health & safety, engineering technology, construction management, or related field.
• Interests in environmental monitoring, geoscience, fieldwork, safety management, or large infrastructure project environments.
• Familiarity with basic inventory tracking or warehouse operations.
• Valid driver’s licence (asset, not required).

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 and available to work in Canada for 35 hours a week and meet the security clearance requirements. At times, this position may require modified workdays to accommodate field work and support at 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. 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.