Environmental Technician Co-op Student
Date Posted: August 12, 2025 Reference #: 2025-06
Location: Goldboro Gold Project (Guysborough County, NS) Position Status: Co-op / Fixed Term Contract
Work Arrangements: Site-based, field and in-office Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm AST
Number of Vacancies: 1 Work Term: Sept 2, 2025, to Dec 19, 2025 (with
possibility of extension to an 8-month term)
Who We Are:
NexGold Mining Corp. is a gold-focused exploration and development company with assets in Canada. NexGold has two
100%-owned near-term gold projects, the Goliath Gold Complex in northwestern Ontario and the Goldboro Gold Project
in Nova Scotia. The Goliath Gold Complex has received federal government permission to proceed on final
authorizations and permits, following successful completion of the environmental assessment process. The Goldboro
Gold Project, a significant growth project subject to a positive Feasibility Study, has received its environmental
assessment approval from the Nova Scotia Minister of Environment and Climate Change, a significant regulatory
milestone.
The Opportunity:
Based at Goldboro Gold Project office in Guysborough County, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an
Environmental Technician Co-op Students to join our NexGold team, reporting to the Director of Environment or
designate.
The Environmental Technician Co-op Student will support environmental field programs at the Goldboro Gold Project.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with exploration and project teams at the site, expanding their love for the
outdoors while also supporting 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 and protocols,
including relevant reporting requirements on 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;
• Support field programs, data and logistics and ensure all environmental sampling protocols are observed and
reported on a timely basis;
• Coordinate and support contractors / consultants as appropriate;
• Participate in stakeholder events, as appropriate
• Support an understanding of environmental performance within the site team and promote a culture that
meets or exceeds protocols;
• Advocate company performance internally as well as to our stakeholders, as required;
• Aid in the submission and support of permits and respective programs where applicable;
• Analyze, interpret, and manage environmental data to ensure quality standards are met; and
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external environmental documents; and
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as reasonably assigned.
What You Bring:
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• Currently taking a degree or diploma in an applicable environmental or related field;
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and other communication and data entry platforms;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• 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 equivalent to Class 7 Learners Permit or higher in Nova Scotia; 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
• Enrolled in a co-op program from a recognized college or university in Canada;
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and according to relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.
Ideally
• Experience operating boats, all-terrain vehicles and other powered equipment
• Previous experience with remote field environments
• Microsoft field entry data, especially Excel.
• Previous experience conducting work within a field-based environment; and
• Experience in a mining or industrial environment.
What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation package
• Vacation pay with flexibility to request time off during co-op term (subject to meeting post-secondary school
requirements)
• Company-provided housing accommodations (for non-local employees)
• Company-provided roundtrip travel from personal residence to work site (for non-local employees)
• Company-provided personal protective equipment (work boots and socks)
• 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.