Assistant Engineer / Scientist / Technical Officer - Engineering

Nuclear Waste Management Organization; Ignace, Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is seeking a technical advisor to support engineering programs. The role involves providing technical input, monitoring projects, and engaging with the public. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and a minimum of two years' experience in relevant disciplines, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires over 2 years’ experience in Instrumentation and Control, Mechanical Piping design, Fire Protection Engineering, or Nuclear Systems Engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice, analysis and input in designated technical discipline.
• Assist with defining, evaluating and monitoring of projects, contracts and workplans.
• Participate in technical meetings with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

4-year university degree in engineering

Job description

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.