Wataynikaneyap Power Currently Recruiting Post-Secondary Summer Students
April 7, 2026
Wataynikaneyap Power is currently recruiting for talented post-secondary students for summer employment in these areas: Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Environment, and Human Resources.
Become a team member for the largest Indigenous-led infrastructure project in Canada, which will connect 17 remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario with cleaner, more reliable, and accessible grid power! Owners of Wataynikaneyap established the Guiding Principles, supported by its partners, that set out expectations for the Company’s development, including respect for the land and First Nation way of life.
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
Required Qualifications:
- Student who is enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies for the 2026/2027 school year; preference will be given to student applicants from Wataynikaneyap Power Participating First Nations*
- Candidates who speak/understand Anishinaabe or Anishininiimowin and/or have meaningful experience working with or for First Nations in Northwestern Ontario considered an asset
- Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision
- Work well with others and willing to learn from subject matter experts
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Candidate must commit to the health and safety of co-workers, the public, oneself and the environment
