Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Department: Environment & Permitting
Location: Saskatoon
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.
