Development Summer Student - Strategic Projects (ILW & HLW)

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 nuclearfuel.

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.

DevelopmentSummerStudent–Strategic Projects(ILW & HLW)

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 Developmental Student – Strategic Projects (ILW & HLW) to support the second DGR’s technical team. The second DGR project is NWMO’s project to implement the long-term management of Canada’s intermediate level waste (ILW) and non-fuel high-level waste (HLW) in a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) and considers the potential to include ILW and High-level waste (HLW) from potential new nuclear projects.

Reporting to the appointed mentor, the student will complete defined research, data compilation, analysis, and coordination activities. The role provides exposure to technical research, waste inventory documentation, lifecycle cost support, and coordination with multiple waste owners within a regulated nuclear environment.

• Assist with preparing, organizing, analyzing, and verifying waste stream data.
• Support research and evaluation of waste inventory tracking and data management software solutions.
• Support meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes and presentation materials.
• Support cost estimating work through assigned administrative, coordination, and documentation tasks.

Deliverables will include technical summaries, spreadsheets, documentation appendices, meeting minutes, and presentation materials.

• Currently enrolled in a university engineering, physical science, or environmental science program
• Completion of 2nd or 3rd year of study
• Proficiency with standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks
• Strong written communication skills for technical summaries and documentation

Academic focus related to waste management, materials science, environmental systems, or nuclear engineering.

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.