Role Overview
The Community Summer Student Program is an opportunity to make an impact and build your skill set while gaining valuable leadership experience.
The position is based out of the NexGen Office in the Dene Empowerment Centre in La Loche, and follows standard business hours, Monday to Friday.
The position is based out of the NexGen Office in the Dene Empowerment Centre in La Loche, and follows standard business hours, Monday to Friday.
During the Program, the Community Summer Student Coordinator will have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience and strengthen their leadership skills by offering supervisory support to students participating in the Community Summer Student Program stationed in roles across NexGen’s Local Priority Area (LPA) Indigenous Nations and communities. The Community Summer Student Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, reporting, and support of Summer Students.
This role ensures that all 10 participating Community Summer Students receive a positive and supportive learning experience. The Community Summer Student Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the Indigenous Nation Band, Municipality / Village Office, or community organization the students report to, the Summer Students during NexGen-led community initiatives and events, and NexGen staff for the duration of the Program, facilitating clear communication and smooth program operations throughout the summer work term.
The Community Summer Student Coordinator will also support additional NexGen-led initiatives and activities, working with the NexGen Project Liaison Manager in the NexGen La Loche office.
Application Requirements
In your application package, under the green "Apply Now" button, please include:
Application Requirements
In your application package, under the green "Apply Now" button, please include:
- a resume including three (3) references
- a cover letter
- a copy of any certificates you may have obtained (e.g., First Aid, Serve It Right Saskatchewan (SIRS), Pathways, Diploma, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
(Including but not limited to)
- Facilitate communication between the Indigenous Nation, Municipality / Village Office, or community organization, Summer Students during NexGen-led initiatives or events, program administrators, NexGen’s Project Liaison Manager and Community Liaison Lead to ensure a smooth flow of information and address any gaps in understanding or expectations.
- Support and organize the NexGen-led activities.
- Assist in the overall execution of the Program, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently documenting the program and collecting feedback and photos for final reports.
- Provide regular feedback to Community Summer Students, contributing to their learning and development. Participate in the evaluation process to assess the effectiveness of the program and the performance of the students. Administer and track weekly reports as well as exit interviews.
- Act as a point of contact for any issues or concerns the employers or Summer Students might have, offering solutions and support as needed.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The Community Summer Student Coordinator is open to applicants who:
- Are from the Local Priority Area (LPA)*.
- Have a high school diploma.
- Are currently enrolled in Year 3 or 4 of an accredited post-secondary program in the Fall of 2026, of which proof of enrollment and intent to return may be required.
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities, and are mature, self-reliant, and eager to learn to new skills.
*LPA communities include Descharme Lake, La Loche, Clearwater River Dene Nation, Bear Creek, Garson Lake, Black Point, Turnor Lake, Birch Narrows Dene Nation, Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River Dene Nation, Dillon, St. George’s Hill, and Michel Village.
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.
About NexGen
NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on optimally developing the Rook I Project into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the highest levels of environmental and social governance. The Company has a strong portfolio of highly prospective projects, including the Company's 100% owned Rook I property that is host to the high-grade Arrow Deposit (discovered February, 2014), South Arrow (discovered July, 2017), Harpoon (discovered August, 2016), Bow (discovered March, 2015), and the Cannon area (discovered April, 2016).
NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NXE and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol NXG, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.