Environmental Technician Co-op Student - Winter 2027 (4 or 8 Month Term)

NexGold Mining Corp; Goldboro; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel assistance

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

NexGold Mining Corp. in Goldboro, NS, is seeking an Environmental Technician Co-op Student to join the Environment team for field sampling and reporting. You will follow safety protocols, support environmental performance, and work closely with site staff in all weather conditions.

The role offers onsite fieldwork at the Goldboro project, with training provided and potential housing/travel support as needed. Start Jan 2027 for 4 or 8 months, wage $24.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a co-op program from a recognized college or university in Canada.
• Currently taking a technical degree or diploma in an applicable environmental or related field.
• Pass a pre-employment fit test and periodic fit test assessments.
• Competent in using Microsoft suite of products, including communication and data entry platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Physically able to walk 5-7 kilometres in uneven terrain regularly.
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., hiking and carrying field equipment).
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors on rough terrain in all weather conditions.
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines with evolving priorities.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality.
• Valid driver's license.

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.

Job description

Based at Goldboro Gold Project in Goldboro, NS, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician Co-op Student to join our NexGold team, reporting to the Manager of Environment or designate.

The Environment Technician will work within the environment team to implement environmental field programs in support of the Goldboro Gold Project. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety and excellence, while also applying environmental management skills to the role, conducting field sampling programs and protocols, including relevant reporting requirements 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.

NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Mi'kmaq participation in all phases of the Goldboro Project. NexGold is committed to hiring locally within the Guysborough County. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.

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.


• Pass a pre-employment fit test and periodic fit test assessments


• Competent in using Microsoft suite of products, including communication and data entry platforms.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Physically able to walk 5-7 kilometres in uneven terrain regularly.


• Ability to lift 35+ pounds regularly


• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., hiking and carrying field equipment).


• Ability and willingness to work outdoors on rough terrain in all weather conditions


• Capacity to work to tight deadlines with evolving priorities.


• Ability to handle a high level of confidentiality.


• Valid driver's license.


• Acceptable Criminal Record Check; and


• Meet 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 Nova Scotia legislation and regulations; and
  
  
  • Enrolled in a co‑op program and will receive course credit for this work integrated learning experience
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting work within a field-based environment is considered an asset


• Experience with remote field environments is considered an asset


• Experience in a mining or industrial environment will be highly regarded


• Experience entering field data, particularly using Microsoft Excel, is considered an asset.

Role Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm AST


• Work Arrangements: Site-based with fieldwork


• Location: Goldboro Gold Project


• Department: Environment


• Number of Vacancies:1


• Employment Type: Temporary contract


• Vacancy Nature: Existing vacancy


• Co‑op Duration: 4 or 8 months (8 month term preferred, subject to student eligibility)


• Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027


• Anticipated End Date: April 30, 2027 (4-month term) or August 27, 2027 (8-month term)


• Wage Rate: $24.72 per hour


• AI Disclosure: NexGold uses AI to screen applicants based on their responses to questions about required qualifications for the role.


• Training: This is an entry‑level role. On‑the‑job training will be provided for incumbents for job tasks.

• PPE: Reimbursement‑eligible items include CSA work boots and waders. Company‑provided items include high‑visibility gear, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses.

• Housing: Company‑provided housing is available for this role if the successful candidate is not within reasonable daily commuting distance.


• Travel: If the successful candidate does not live in the local area, NexGold will provide arrangements for one roundtrip to travel for the co‑op term.

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.

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.