Environmental Technician Co-op Student (Fall 2026 Term)

NexGold Mining Corp • Goldboro, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Based at the Goldboro Gold Project office in Goldboro, NS, this exciting opportunity is for an Environmental Technician Co-op Student to join the NexGold team, reporting to the Director 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. This is an entry-level role, and on-the-job training will be provided for incumbents for job tasks.

Requirements

• 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 kilometers 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• Reimbursement-eligible items include CSA work boots and waders.
• Company-provided items include high-visibility gear, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses.
• Company-provided housing is available for this role if the successful candidate is not within reasonable daily commuting distance.
• Arrangements for one roundtrip to travel for the co-op term will be provided if the successful candidate does not live in the local area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree