Environmental Technician Co-op Student

NexGold Mining Corp; Wabigoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian mining company is seeking two Environmental Technician Co-op Students to join the Environment team and support environmental field programs at the Goliath Gold Complex. The successful candidates will assist with various field sampling programs, ensuring adherence to environmental protocols while promoting a culture of safety and excellence. Applicants should be enrolled in a technical program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers on-the-job training and company housing for its duration.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Company housing

Site-based required PPE provided by the company

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Co-op program from recognized College or University in Canada.
• Currently taking a technical degree or diploma in an applicable environmental or related field.
• Physically capable of routinely lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds.
• Capable of walking up to 5 kilometers on uneven terrain.
• Valid driver’s license equivalent to G2 (or higher) in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Complete field sampling programs such as surface water and groundwater quality sampling.
• Support an understanding of environmental performance within the site.
• Advocate company performance internally and to stakeholders as required.
• Analyze and manage environmental data to ensure quality standards are met.
• Aid in preparation of internal and external environmental documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Technical degree or diploma in environmental or related field

Enrolled in Co-op program from recognized College or University

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Excel

Job description

NexGold has an exciting opportunity for two Environmental Technician Co‑op Students to work within the Environment team to implement environmental field programs in support of the Goliath Gold Complex. This is an exciting opportunity to work with exploration and project teams at site, expanding the love for the outdoors while also supporting the continued development and establishment of environmental and regulatory programs. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to safety and excellence, while also applying foundational environmental management skills to the role, conducting field sampling programs and protocols, including relevant reporting in a timely basis. This opportunity requires supporting protocols to meet or exceed environmental performance standards and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and organizational skills in all weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and excellence;
• Work and communicate within a team environment towards well-defined objectives;
• Complete field sampling programs such as surface water quality sampling, groundwater quality sampling and stream flow measurements, and ensure all environmental sampling protocols are observed, input into a variety of programs and reported on a timely basis;
• Support an understanding of environmental performance within the site team and promote a culture which meets or exceeds protocols;
• Advocate company performance internally as well as to our stakeholders, as required;
• Analyze, interpret, and manage environmental data to ensure quality standards are met;
• Aid in the preparation of internal and external environmental documents; and
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned from time to time.

What You Bring

Must Haves

• Enrolled in a Co‑op program from recognized College or University in Canada;
• Currently taking a technical degree or diploma in an applicable environmental or related field;
• Competent in using Microsoft suite of products, including communication and data entry platforms;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Physically capable of routinely lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds;
• Capable of walking up to 5 kilometers on uneven terrain;
• High degree of initiative and organizational skills in all weather conditions;
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines with evolving priorities;
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality; and
• Valid driver’s license equivalent to G2 (or higher) in Ontario.
• Meets the eligibility criteria for grant program funding:
  • Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or Protected Person under the Immigration & Refugee Protection Act;
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.
  • Enrolled in a Co‑op program from recognized College or University in Canada;

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience conducting work within a field-based environment is considered an asset;
• Previous experience with remote field environments is considered an asset;
• Experience in a mining or industrial environment will be highly regarded;
• Microsoft field entry data, especially Excel.

Role Details

• Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Hours of work: 7:00am-3:00pm
• Work Arrangements: Site-based
• Nature of Vacancy: Existing Vacancy
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Anticipated Start Date: May 04, 2026
• Anticipated End Date: August 28, 2026
• Training: On‑the‑job training will be provided for incumbents for job tasks
• PPE: Site based required PPE will be provided by the company, approved work boots purchase will be reimbursed following the start date.
• Housing: This role is eligible for company housing for the duration of the contract
• A.I. Disclosure: NexGold uses A.I. in the recruitment process to screen job based on minimum job requirement questions answered by applicants.

NexGold Mining Corp. is a proud Canadian company and believes our workforce should reflect the rich diversity of our country and the communities where we operate. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, members of 2SLGBTQQIA+, and other under‑represented groups.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise our HR team of any accommodation requirements and all reasonable efforts will be made to provide the necessary accommodation.