Development Summer Student - Information Technology (IT Analyst)

Job Description

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 – Information Technology (IT Analyst)

One Position Available

Employment Period: 16‑Weeks Term from May 4, 2026 – August 27, 2026

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

or Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Development Summer Student – Information Technology (IT Analyst) to support IT policy, governance, security awareness, enterprise platforms, and service desk operations at NWMO’s Toronto head office.

The student will support Information Policy review activities, assist with IT projects including ERP implementation, provide Microsoft 365 and SharePoint support, and contribute to help desk operations. Training and mentorship will be provided, and tasks will be assigned based on business needs and the student’s knowledge and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with the IT Help Desk


• Handle first‑line response to Help Desk requests and manage escalations


• Assist with discrete tasks for IT projects


• Support ERP implementation activities as needed


• Provide Microsoft 365 user support


• Support MS SharePoint and MS Defender enhancements


• Assist in Information Policy review (Technology, Governance, and Security)


• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising policy instruments with IT, Information Governance, and Information Security


• Support security and information governance awareness initiatives


• Other duties as assigned

To the extent time allows beyond the duties described above, the student may be assigned to support additional IT activities based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology with a focus on business and security


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)


• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to organize, prepare, and analyze data through reporting


• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills


• Eligible to work in Canada and able to meet security clearance requirements


• Experience with Power BI or other contract/project management software


• Coursework involving critical reading, document interpretation, structured writing, or report preparation


• Foundational coursework in business, commerce, public administration, management, law, ethics, governance, or organizational behaviour


• Previous experience providing administrative support in a contractor project environment

Eligibility

Students must be returning full‑time to their program at their university/College following the completion of their work term, or be full‑time students requiring the work term or co‑op Business. Students must be eligible and available to work in Canada for 35 hours a week, 7 hours per day, and meet the security clearance requirements.

Other Information

Please submit your application by visiting https://www.nwmo.ca/Careers and applying by Monday, March 23, 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.