Development Summer Student - Youth Coordinator
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area near Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.
Development Summer Student – Youth Coordinator
One Position Available
Employment Period: 9-Weeks Term from , June 29, 2026 – August 27, 2026
Position Location: Ignace, Ontario - 304 Main Street
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Developmental Student – Youth Coordinator (Municipal Relations) to support youth engagement, community outreach, and capacity-building initiatives in the Ignace area.
Reporting to the Municipal Relations Manager, the developmental student – Youth Coordinator will provide hands-on experience supporting the implementation of NWMO’s youth engagement approach in partnership with the Township of Ignace. The student will work on-site at the Ignace Learn More Centre and support planning, coordination, and delivery of youth-focused engagement activities, while contributing to broader Municipal Relations and regional engagement efforts.
Responsibilities
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Co-develop, promote, and implement youth engagement activities and events
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Support preparation for and participation in community events (staffing booths, note-taking, logistics support)
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Provide recommendations on youth-focused content for newsletters, digital posts, and web stories
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Participate in and support local youth and community activities
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Attend Youth Advisory Working Group and engagement planning meetings and provide coordination support
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Support implementation of the Ignace Youth Engagement Strategy
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Provide administrative and documentation support related to engagement activities, including records management
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Support other Northwest regional teams from time to time to support experiential learning and development
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Participate in continuous learning related to Health & Safety and Reconciliation
To the extent time allows beyond the duties described above, the student may be assigned to support additional Municipal Relations and community engagement activities based on business needs.
Qualifications and Experience
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Graduating in June 2026 - Secondary School Diploma
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Currently enrolled in the fall with a post-secondary program
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Strong existing personal or professional networks within the Ignace region and understanding of local community dynamics
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with public speaking or presentations
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Highly organized, with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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Strong research skills and ability to work independently on assigned topics
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet tools, and social media
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Valid driver’s licence
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Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
Preferred
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Planning to attend Post-Secondary Studies in Social Sciences, Communications, Education, Community Planning, Environmental Studies, Geology, or related field
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Experience working with youth (ages 6–19)
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Demonstrated interest in community development, youth engagement, and public engagement initiatives
Other Information
Eligibility:
Students must be entering full-time to their program at their university/College as full-time students.
Students must be eligible to work in Canada and meet the security clearance requirements.
Students must be available to work full-time, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day in Ignace, Ontario. At times, this position may require modified workdays to accommodate and support external events and activities.
Other Information:
Please submit your application by visiting https://www.nwmo.ca/Careers and applying by Friday, May 22, 2026
The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us.
We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.
The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.