2024 Fall Student - First Nation and Metis Affairs Coordinator Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories • Whiteshell Laboratories (Manitoba), Manitoba, CA • 5m ago

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this Fall, then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.

All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

Department: Corporate Affairs
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months (September - December 2024)
Field of Study: Corporate Communications, Professional Communications, Public Relations, Native Studies
Year of study: Students having completed one (1) year of university study or higher.
Location: Pinawa, MB (Whiteshell)

Under the direction of the Manager, Whiteshell Closure Project Stakeholder Relations, the First Nation and Metis Affairs Coordinator Student will play a support role in developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies focused on supporting CNL’s First Nations and Métis relationships. The student will work with the communications team to develop materials and create opportunities for First Nations and Métis communities to better understand the Whiteshell Closure Project. If you are looking to develop your knowledge of communications and engagement, this may be the job for you!

If you are interested, we invite you to submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of May 26, 2024, to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

What will you be doing?
• Assisting in the implementation of the Companies First Nation and Métis Relations report.
• Developing formal and informal briefings for internal stakeholders.
• Assisting in the engagement process related to the Whiteshell Closure project.
• Coordinating and working with representatives of first Nations and Métis Communities, provincial, federal and government organizations and agencies relevant to projects/programs.
• Coordinating outreach meetings with First Nations and Métis communities and other related events.
• Performing other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

Someone who has the ability to:
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational & planning skills
• Demonstrate responsibility and integrity.
• Maintain successful working relationships at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Experience
• Experience working with First Nation and Métis communities.
• Experience in the preparation of material for activities.

Education
• Currently enrolled in a Corporate Communications, Professional Communications, Public Relations, or Native Studies program, and have completed one (1) year of university study or higher.

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of three (3) years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security”.

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?  
• Clean energy for today and tomorrow. 
• Restore and protect the Environment. 
• Contribute to the health of Canadians. 

Location:

CNL’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, approximately one hour by vehicle from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and those who love the outdoors.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission.

CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

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