This is Mine Life

Ontario

Environmental Technician Co-op Student

Oct 25, 2024
Attractive compensation package
Dryden, Ontario
Co-op, Full Time
Who We Are:

NexGold Mining Corp. is a growth-oriented, gold-focused company with assets in Canada and interests in the United States. We’re focused on the development of near-term projects, including the advancement of our flagship property, the Goliath Gold Complex. With the completion of a NI-43101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study in 2023, the Goliath Gold Complex has the potential to be Canada’s newest gold mine. The Complex is located close to the beautiful city of Dryden, ON, a well-appointed community with all the amenities for raising a family and an outdoors person’s dream with fishing, hiking, biking, and skiing at its doorstep.

The Opportunity:

Based at Goliath Gold Complex office near Dryden, ON, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Technician Co-op Student to join our NexGold team, reporting to the Manager of Environment & Regulatory Affairs or designate.

The Environmental Technician Co-op Student will support environmental field programs at the Goliath Gold Complex. This is an exciting opportunity to work with exploration teams onsite and support the continued
development and establishment of environmental and regulatory programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety and excellence, while also applying foundational environmental
management skills to the role, conducting field sampling programs following protocols, including relevant data entry and reporting requirements in a timely manner. This opportunity requires supporting protocols to meet or exceed environmental performance standards and demonstrating 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 dust fall monitoring, and ensure all environmental 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
  • Additonal responsibilities or tasks as reasonably assigned.

What You Bring:

Must-Haves

  • Enrolled in a co-op program from a recognized college or university in Canada;
  • Currently taking a degree or diploma in an applicable environmental or related field;
  • Competent in using Microsoft Office and other communication and data entry platorms;
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences
  • 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;
  • Valid driver’s license equivalent to G2 or higher in Ontario; and
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for grant program funding:
    • Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada, or Protected Person under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
    • Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.

Must-Haves

  • Previous experience conducting work within a field-based environment, particularly in winter environments;
  • Experience in a mining or industrial environment; and
  • Experience using Microsoft Access, QGIS or similar softwares.

What We Offer:

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Vacation pay with flexibility to request time off during co-op term (subject to meeting post-secondary school hours requirements)
  • Company-provided housing accommodations (for non-local employees)
  • Company-provided roundtrip travel from personal residence to work site (for non-local employees)
  • Access to a company vehicle for work-related duties
  • Company-provided personal protective equipment (work boots and boot liners)
  • Training and career development opportunities

What You Can Expect:

Respect
We treat each other with respect and value each person’s unique contributions and perspectives.

Teamwork
We collaborate and hold each other accountable for our mutual success. We believe that nothing is worth doing if we
cannot do it safely and we speak up if we have concern for ourselves or others.

Excellence
We are solution-focused and seek continuous improvement. Holding ourselves to the utmost safety, regulatory and ethical
standards are non-negotiables.

Alignment
Leaders at NexGold are committed to bringing our people along in the journey. Employees are encouraged to ask
questions and provide feedback, all while supported by an experienced management team. Let’s grow together.

Send resumes to: careers@nexgold.com

NexGold Mining Corp. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply