2027 Winter Student Program - Design Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid statutory holidays

Floating holiday

4% additional earnings

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario, invites a Design Student for a 4‑month Winter Student Program. You will support the Maintenance & Configuration Engineering team by updating drawings with CAD, updating master equipment lists in Avantis, and assisting engineers in verifying configurations.

This hybrid on-site/remote role offers hands-on learning, exposure to system configuration recovery, and progress reporting to leaders.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a College or University Engineering or Technology Program.
• Working knowledge of drafting techniques and practices.
• Working knowledge of drafting software.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Possess good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Completing drawing updates to reflect the as-built configuration using CAD.
• Completing master equipment list updates using Avantis (Maintenance Software).
• Performing team field walk-downs to determine system configuration and gather information.
• Supporting engineers and experienced designers in the process of system configuration recovery.
• Reporting work progress to job leaders.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Skills

Drafting techniques

Drafting software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Engineering or Technology program enrollment

Tools

Avantis maintenance software

Job description

2027 Winter Student Program - Design Student

Position Number 1131 Classification Term # of openings 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in engineering and technology while contributing to meaningful work? Can you see yourself learning how engineering designs evolve from concept to implementation while working alongside experienced professionals? If you answered yes, this may be the opportunity you're looking for. As our Maintenance and Configuration Engineering team is looking for a Student to support engineering activities in a hybrid on‑site/remote work environment.

Department: 8655 Maintenance & Configuration Engineering
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 4 Months (January - April)
Field of Study: Engineering or Technology
Year of study: 1st year or higher

What you will be doing!

• Completing drawing updates to reflect the as-built configuration using CAD.
• Completing master equipment list updates using Avantis (Maintenance Software).
• Performing team field walk-downs to determine system configuration and gather information.
• Supporting engineers and experienced designers in the process of system configuration recovery.
• Reporting work progress to job leaders.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Enrolled in a College or University Engineering or Technology Program.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Working knowledge of drafting techniques and practices.
  • Working knowledge of drafting software.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
  • Possess good computer 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

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife right at your doorstep. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

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.

Core Values

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity

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 [e-mail] . 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.