2027 Winter Student Program- Innovations Mechatronics Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Statutory Holidays

Company Floating Holiday

4% of earnings on each pay

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Winter Student Program participant in Innovations Mechatronics to assist with VR tech, 3D designs, and Point Cloud models. You will help integrate sensors, robotics, and laser scanning systems, and contribute to CAD work across engineering projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and hands-on problem solving, with on-site work at Chalk River, Ontario, during a four-month term.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student returning to studies after the term.
• Experience with CAD or 3D modeling is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of robotics and automation concepts.
• Fundamental programming concepts and problem solving.
• Willingness to learn quickly and work independently when researching.

Responsibilities

• Assist with VR technologies, geometric models, and 3D designs for Point Cloud models.
• Support sensor integration, user interfaces, robotics, and laser scanning systems.
• Assist CAD design and 3D modeling for diverse projects.
• Participate in project schedule reviews and support project activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate progress within the team.
• Attend meetings with staff and management to aid planning and execution.
• Support with research, data collection, and technical problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Skills

Robotics

3D modeling

CAD design

ROS

Problem solving

Education

2nd or 3rd year in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SketchUp

ROS tools

Job description

2027 Winter Student Program- Innovations Mechatronics Student Position Number 1249 Classification Term # of openings 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a real-world environment? Can you see yourself as a Robotics/Engineering Student, helping develop innovative technologies that support environmental remediation, decommissioning, and the long-term management of radioactive waste? Do you enjoy working with robotics, 3D modeling, virtual reality, and emerging technologies while collaborating with experienced technical professionals? If you're excited to gain hands‑on experience and grow your skills in a dynamic engineering environment, then this may be the opportunity for you!

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: Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation Integration
Number of Positions:1
Duration: 4 Months (January-April)
Field of Study: Mechatronics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or another related engineering discipline.
Year of study: 2nd or 3rd year

What you will be doing!

Assisting with the development of virtual reality (VR) technologies, geometric models, and 3D designs to enhance Point Cloud models.

Supporting the integration of sensors, user interfaces, robotics technologies, and laser scanning systems.

Assisting with CAD design and 3D modeling activities for a variety of engineering and technology projects.

Participating in project schedule reviews and supporting project activities to help achieve established goals and objectives.

Assisting with the preparation of technical documentation and the communication of project progress within the team.

Attending meetings with technical staff and management to support project planning and execution activities.

Supporting project teams through research, data collection, and technical problem‑solving activities.

Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Assisting with the development of virtual reality (VR) technologies, geometric models, and 3D designs to enhance Point Cloud models.
  • Supporting the integration of sensors, user interfaces, robotics technologies, and laser scanning systems.
  • Assisting with CAD design and 3D modeling activities for a variety of engineering and technology projects.
  • Participating in project schedule reviews and supporting project activities to help achieve established goals and objectives.
  • Assisting with the preparation of technical documentation and the communication of project progress within the team.
  • Attending meetings with technical staff and management to support project planning and execution activities.
  • Supporting project teams through research, data collection, and technical problem‑solving activities.
• Experience
  • Experience gained through academic projects, extracurricular activities, personal projects, research, or co‑op placements related to robotics, programming, engineering, or technology development.
  • Experience using CAD or 3D modeling software is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
  • Basic proficiency using 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor, SketchUp, or similar platforms.
  • Demonstrated interest in robotics, automation, and emerging technologies.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programming principles and robotics systems.
  • Working knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS) is required.
  • Applied computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently when gathering information and completing assigned tasks.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a project environment.
• 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: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) 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. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work‑life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on‑site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in 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.

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.