Assistant Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer

Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is seeking experienced Engineers or Engineers in-training for positions in Toronto and Ignace. This role involves providing technical support for projects related to the implementation of a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel and interfacing with a multi-discipline engineering team. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in fields like Instrumentation and Control, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Health care benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years experience in Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Piping Design, Fire Protection Engineering, or Nuclear Systems Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support in engineering projects.
• Assist with evaluating and monitoring projects and contracts.
• Participate in technical meetings and public engagement activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

4-year university degree in engineering

Job description

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and in the future.

Assistant Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Engineering

Fulltime – Two (2) Positions available

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary:

The NWMO, is seeking Engineers and Engineers in-training with experience in the following areas to join our dynamic team of professionals: Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Piping Design, Fire Protection Engineering, Nuclear Systems Engineering or Nuclear Operations.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Programs, the successful candidate will provide technical guidance and support in their designated technical discipline to support the implementation of a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel and other projects implemented by NWMO.

In addition, the successful candidate, will also assist with defining, evaluating and monitoring projects, contracts and workplans.

This role will interface with a skilled multi-discipline engineering team including industrial, nuclear, and mining sectors; safety assessment, geoscience, environmental, and regulatory affairs at the NWMO and their respective external design contracting partners.

This position is included in aProgression-in Placeposition. The successful applicant will be progressed to senior level roles when they have met the required experience and qualifying accomplishments.

Under the direction of the supervisor or designated staff:

• Provide technical advice, analysis and input in designated technical discipline. Provide advice, guidance and solutions across the organization to support the technical program.
• Assist with defining, evaluating and monitoring of projects, contracts and workplans.
• Participate in technical meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Provide generalist services to other aspects of the engineering program outside assigned discipline.
• Attend and or appear before technical groups, the public, and other organization as requested to assist supervisor or others.
• Assist in the development and review of technical and non-technical reports, papers and presentations, and other Design Input and Design Output documents supporting conceptual, preliminary and detailed design development.
• Keep abreast of developments in designated technical disciplines through technical publications, conferences and presentations.
• Participate in NWMO public engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Requires a 4-year university degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Requires over 2 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Piping design, Fire Protection Engineering, or Nuclear Systems Engineering or Nuclear Operations.
• Must be able to effectively apply theoretical and practical technical knowledge and use sound analytical thinking to solve problems in the appropriate subject areas.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Must be willing to support NWMO public engagement program, which includes interacting with the public within their technical area.
• Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and interact with external contractors.
• Experience in communicating effectively in both oral and written form including excellent professional writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications and procedures; governmental acts, laws and regulations; and industry codes, standards and best practices.
• Initiative, problem recognition, synthesis and problem-solving abilities.

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing toReconciliationin all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, pleasecontact us.