Building Maintainer / Carpenter

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national laboratory in Chalk River is seeking a skilled carpenter for a hands-on role in building maintenance and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a journeyperson qualification and experience in a multi-trade setting. Responsibilities include performing carpentry work, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including paid time off, benefits from day one, and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Defined-benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a 7,200-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience in carpentry work in maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sketches and drawings for carpentry work.
• Complete building maintenance and construction tasks.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to operate woodworking tools

Commitment to using PPE

Education

Secondary school graduation diploma

Journeyperson Carpenter qualification

Certification in Tube and Clamp scaffolding

Tools

Woodworking tools

Job description

Are you looking for a hands‑on role where craftsmanship, problem‑solving, and safety come together? Can you see yourself performing skilled carpentry work, supporting building maintenance and construction projects, and helping keep facilities safe and functional? If you enjoy working in a multi‑trade environment where your skills make a visible impact every day, this could be the role for you. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Performing skilled carpentry work by interpreting sketches, drawings, and plans to build or repair items as requested by customers.
• Completing building maintenance and construction tasks, including carpentry repairs, finishing work, replacement of floor coverings, and light masonry repairs.
• Providing labour and material cost estimates to support renovation, repair, and addition projects.
• Maintaining a small inventory of spare parts and materials to support efficient workflow.
• Operating a variety of woodworking tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with provincial, federal, and CNL requirements.
• Applying CNL safety programs and Event Free Tools procedures during all work activities and modeling safe work behaviours.
• Attending safety meetings and promptly reporting safety concerns or incidents.
• Assisting with the training, coaching, and mentoring of apprentices and new employees by demonstrating proper techniques and safe work practices.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Secondary school graduation diploma.
  • Journeyperson Carpenter qualification, typically obtained through completion of a 7,200‑hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Certification in Tube and Clamp scaffolding.
• Experience
  • Experience performing carpentry work in building maintenance and construction environments.
  • Experience working in a multi‑trade or industrial setting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and safe work practices.
  • Demonstrated commitment to using and promoting personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate work with supervisors, planners, schedulers, customers, and other trades.
  • Ability to operate a wide variety of woodworking tools and equipment.
  • Ability to estimate quantities, materials, and costs accurately.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and implement solutions based on conceptual drawings.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic work 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:

• This position is part of the AC Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the AC Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
• 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: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined‑benefit pension plan for your future security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

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. read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

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.