Geotechnician

Role Overview

Reporting to the Intermediate and Senior Geologist(s), the Geotechnician will collaborate closely with the field team to collect and record geotechnical data, and complete sample collection, preparation, and analysis while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety.

This a short term position extending to the end of the 2025 Exploration Drill Season, with the opportunity to rejoin the Team for the next season.

LOCATION

This position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. NexGen’s Rook I Project Site is located approximately 155km north of La Loche, Saskatchewan.
Accommodations and meals are provided while on rotation. Travel logistics to/from site are coordinated by NexGen.

Key Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to)

The position is a contract, term position based at NexGen’s Rook I Camp. The primary duties include the following:

Drill core storage coordination and upkeep.
Geotechnical processes and sampling of drill core.
Data collection and reporting.
Assist Field Technicians as needed.
Assist Exploration Services team as required.
Any other duties reasonably requested by the Company.

The successful candidate will conduct business in a manner consistent with NexGen’s principles of safety, integrity, and quality.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalent required (grade 12).
Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Fluent computer skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to lift 50lbs regularly throughout the shift.

PREFERRED

Prior experience working in mineral exploration or mining is considered.
Completion of the Pathways to Your Future program.
Participation in a NexGen Summer Student program.
Experience in QA-QC procedures.
A strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to record accurate data.

Core Competencies

Communication - Communicates with impact to inform, enroll, coach and inspire. Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information in a timely, well organized, thoughtful and engaging manner so it is understood using speech or in writing. Communicates in an open, candid and consistent manner.

Team Effectiveness - Works collaboratively across functional teams that embraces unique talents and diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Actively participates as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different workstyles. Pro-active approach to building relationships.

Work Management - Plans, manages, and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities that deliver successful work results. Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure work is completed according to standards. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes. Maintains effective work behavior in the face of setbacks or pressure; remains calm, stable, and in control of emotions; and demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity.

Analytical/Critical Thinking - Identifies underlying issues in complex situations. Able to easily explain complex ideas. Provides clear and useful explanations. Provides information required to make effective decisions in line with company objectives. Builds a logical approach to problem solving and anticipates possible consequences of decisions. Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills - Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information, knowledge and expertise 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).
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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.

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