Role Overview
Reporting to the Site Environmental Coordinator, the Site Environmental Technician plays a key role in executing environmental monitoring and protection programs at the Rook I site. This is a field-focused position where you will collect high-quality data, support compliance activities, and help ensure environmental controls are in place and effective across construction and operations. The incumbent will be part of a collaborative team that values practical solutions, strong field execution, and continuous improvement.
Location
This position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. Accommodations and meals are provided while on rotation. Travel logistics to/from site are coordinated by NexGen.
Location
This position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. Accommodations and meals are provided while on rotation. Travel logistics to/from site are coordinated by NexGen.
Key Responsibilities
(Including but not limited to)
- Perform environmental sampling and monitoring including water, groundwater, air/dust, soil, vegetation, wildlife, and noise.
- Follow strict QA/QC and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain environmental monitoring equipment (e.g., GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.).
- Work closely with Rook I site teams and external stakeholders to reinforce environmental expectations ensure environmental controls are in place and working.
- Verify erosion and sediment control measures and other mitigation systems.
- Participate in field-level planning, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
- Complete field documentation and inspection records such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms.
- Support environmental reporting and data collection requirements.
- Assist with inspections, audits, and tracking corrective actions.
- Support spill prevention, maintain response readiness, and assist with spill response, containment, cleanup, and reporting.
- Assist with waste segregation, labeling, and tracking.
- Verify proper handling of fuels, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
- Enter and verify environmental data in databases and systems ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 1–5 years of environmental field experience (mining, construction, or industrial preferred).
- Experience with environmental sampling and monitoring programs.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and permits.
- Valid driver’s licence and ability to work in remote northern conditions.
- Knowledge of erosion and sediment control, water management, or waste management is an asset.
- Experience with environmental databases (e.g., EQuIS) or GIS tools is preferred.
- Spill response and/or First Aid certifications is an asset.
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.