2027 Winter Student Program- Finance Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid statutory holidays

Company floating holiday

4% of earnings added to each pay

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Winter Student Program - Finance Student to gain hands-on experience across Accounting, Finance Operations, FP&A, and Billing functions. This remote role offers exposure to invoicing, reporting, and adherence to financial policies, with a start in January for a four-month term.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Finance/Accounting, with strong Excel and communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a university with a focus in Finance/Accounting.
• Commerce or Business Administration background is acceptable.
• Strong MS Office skills and basic accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Entering and processing invoices while resolving invoice-related inquiries.
• Generating financial reports and supporting accurate financial information delivery.
• Verifying transactions for compliance with policies and approvals.
• Supporting and backing up team members to ensure continuity of operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Finance or Accounting focus

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

2027 Winter Student Program- Finance Student Position Number 1359 Classification Term # of openings 1

Do you enjoy working with numbers, analyzing financial information, and supporting business operations? Can you see yourself compiling reports, assisting with accounting and accounts payable activities, and helping finance teams meet critical reporting deadlines? As a Finance Student, you will gain hands‑on experience across Accounting, Finance Operations, FP&A, and Billing functions while developing practical skills that support informed business decisions. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date ofSeptember 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:Financial & Shared Services
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 4 Months (January-April)
Field of Study: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or Accounting
Year of study: 1st year

What you will be doing!

• Entering and processing invoices while resolving invoice-related inquiries in a timely manner.
• Generating financial reports and supporting the delivery of accurate financial information.
• Verifying transactions for compliance with financial policies, procedures, and approval authorities.
• Supporting and backing up team members as required to ensure continuity of financial operations.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Currently enrolled at a university of recognized standing in a relatable program such as Commerce or Business Administration with focus in Finance / Accounting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Interpersonal or technical skills, knowledge or abilities required.
  • Functional Knowledge of Accounting Processes.
  • Proactive and positive approach to business and business strategy/ solutions.
  • Demonstrated analytical, planning, and problem solving skills.
  • Requires strong communication, planning, analytical, organizational and priority skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products (excel, word and outlook) is a requirement.
  • Ability to identify efficiencies / improvements.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status , 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

This position is offered on a fully remote basis, allowing you to work from home anywhere in Canada. You’ll collaborate virtually with a dynamic team across CNL sites, helping to advance Canada’s clean energy and environmental goals from your home office.

Please note:

This is a remote position supporting the 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. 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

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.