Environmental Student Saskatoon

NexGen Energy Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Energy Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Summer Student to support the Environmental, Permitting, and Waste & Water groups in Saskatoon, SK. The role involves memo research, data management, field sampling, and coordinating with external labs and consultants.

You will develop environmental materials, assist with field work, and perform administrative duties to help the team meet department goals. This role requires a 3rd/4th year student with relevant environmental training.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year environmental science student in good standing at a university or accredited college (e.g., Northlands College).
• May include B.Sc., Environmental Conservation and Reclamation Diploma, Environmental Technical Diploma, Environmental Science Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Environmental, Permitting, and Waste & Water groups with tasks including researching, memo preparation, mapping, and project support.
• Support data management and data organization, and coordinate external lab coordination.
• Coordinate in sample equipment maintenance and sample shipments.
• Create monitoring activity summaries for Environmental Committees.
• Assist in sample collection and field work (e.g., water, groundwater, air quality, wildlife).
• Develop environmental protection materials and procedures; perform other admin duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

GIS

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science

Environmental Conservation & Reclamation Diploma

Environmental Technical Diploma

Environmental Science Certificate

Tools

GIS software

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.
• 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.

About NexGen

NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on optimally developing the Rook I Project into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the highest levels of environmental and social governance. The Company has a strong portfolio of highly prospective projects, including the Company's 100% owned Rook I property that is host to the high-grade Arrow Deposit (discovered February, 2014), South Arrow (discovered July, 2017), Harpoon (discovered August, 2016), Bow (discovered March, 2015), and the Cannon area (discovered April, 2016).

NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NXE and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol NXG, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.