Environmental Student

NexGen Energy; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NexGen Energy Ltd. in Saskatoon is seeking an Environmental Student to support Environmental, Permitting, and Waste and Water groups. You will assist with research, memo prep, data management, sample collection, and developing environmental protection materials.

The role is based in Saskatoon office, 40 hours per week, with part-time during school terms and full-time in summer. You will gain hands-on experience in field work, data organization, and coordination with external labs, while

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year in environmental science at a university or accredited college.
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or equivalent environmental credentials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in NexGen's Environmental, Permitting, and Waste and Water groups with project tasks such as researching, mapping, and memos.
• Support data management and external lab coordination.
• Coordinate in sample equipment maintenance and sample shipment.
• Create monitoring activity summaries for Environmental Committees.
• Assist in field work including water, groundwater, air quality, and wildlife sampling.
• Develop environmental protection materials and procedures.
• Complete other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

B.Sc.

Environmental Conservation and Reclamation Diploma

Environmental Technical Diploma

Environmental Science Certificate

Tools

GIS

Job description

Environmental Student

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: Environment & Permitting

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Saskatoon

Reporting To: Environmental Lead

Description

In this position of Environmental Student, you will be responsible for supporting the Environmental, Permitting, and Waste and Water groups with a variety of tasks including researching and preparing memos, assisting in sample collection, data management, and data organization; developing environmental protection materials; plus, supporting the Environment team with other administrative functions to achieve the common goals of the department.

Location & Schedule This role will be based in our Saskatoon, SK office for 40 hours per week M-F. During the school season, part-time hours can be accommodated with an increase to 40 hours per week M-F during the summer break.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Assist in NexGen's Environmental, Permitting, and Waste and Water groups with various project tasks including researching, mapping, and preparing memos.
• Support in data management, data organization, and external lab coordination.
• Coordinate in sample equipment maintenance and sample shipment.
• Create monitoring activity summaries for Environmental Committees.
• Assist in sample collection and field work performed by external consultants or the internal NexGen team (e.g., water sampling, groundwater sampling, air quality monitoring, wildlife monitoring).
• Develop environmental protection materials (e.g., value shares environmental monitoring work instructions, procedures).
• Complete other administrative duties, as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

The Environmental Summer Student will be in their 3rd or 4th year completing a post-secondary environmental science training from a university or accredited community college (e.g., Northlands College). This training may include:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
• Environmental Conservation and Reclamation Diploma.
• Environmental Technical Diploma.
• Environmental Science Certificate.

Capabilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Basic understanding of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem interactions and their components.
• Comfortable with remote travel, outdoor work, and working in remote locations.
• Must be physically strong to carry monitoring equipment and samples in rough terrain.
• Preferred experience in GIS and manipulating geospatial data.
• Preferred to be fluent in oral Dene and written and oral English languages.
• Valid class 5 driver's license.

Core Competencies

Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.