2027 Winter Student Program- Communications & Indigenous Engagement Student

Are you passionate about making a difference in communities? Do you enjoy creating clear and engaging communications that help people stay informed? Are you interested in building meaningful relationships and learning how organizations collaborate with Indigenous communities? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Communications & Indigenous Engagement Student to support public communications and Indigenous relations activities that contribute to CNL's mission to restore and protect the environment. Apply today!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of September 27th at 11:59 pm EST 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 to graduate.

Department: Indigenous Relationships & Reconciliation
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 Months (Jan - April)
Field of Study: Communications, Political Science, Canadian Law, and Environmental Studies
Year of study: 1st Year

What you will be doing!

• Supporting information booths, virtual and in-person meetings and site tours.
• Preparing communications materials.
• Organizing engagement filing systems.
• Supporting the development of plain language materials.
• Shadowing Communications and Indigenous engagement staff during engagement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Pursuing a degree in Political Science, communications, Canadian Law, or environmental Science.
• Experience
  • Experience in and/or understanding of Indigenous Relations.
  • Experience with communications.
  • Experience with related software such as Microsoft.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What we offer Students:

• Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
• 1 Company Floating Holiday;
• Instead of cumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

For more details about our student program, including FAQs, timelines, resume writing tips, and more, visit: Student Careers - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.