Civil Design Technician

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Design Technician to join their team in the picturesque town of Pinawa. This role offers the opportunity to lead design projects and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. You will be responsible for creating detailed engineering drawings and providing mentorship to junior staff. With a focus on safety and quality, this position promises a rewarding experience in advancing nuclear and non-nuclear facilities. Join a forward-thinking company committed to clean energy solutions and environmental protection while enjoying a compressed workweek for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Compressed workweek

Qualifications

• More than six years of relevant technological experience in civil design.
• Ability to produce neat and accurate drawings in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and manage execution oversight.
• Prepare engineering drawings for various design services.
• Mentor junior technologists and check their work.

Skills

Design Drafting Techniques

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology

Secondary School graduation diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil3D

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, our Pinawa, Manitoba location is looking to fill the role of Civil Design Technician.The Civil Design Technician will work in a multi-disciplinary branch providing integrated project management, engineering, design and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities at the Whiteshell (WL) site. Under general direction from the Branch Manager, the employee will contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design. Can you see yourself filling this role? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Being assigned as a design job leader including job management and execution oversight.
• Providing assistance in resolving identified issues to prevent or mitigate loss of schedule and budget.
• Providing job updates and status reports to management.
• Guiding the work of several technologists, coordinating schedules and assigning tasks to reach an overall objective within cost, quality and time requirements.
• Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior technologists.
• Checking the work of junior staff and providing guidance.
• Preparing engineering drawings and related documents for civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design.
• Preparing and revising CADD drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, and to hand drawings.
• Conducting walk downs to support, troubleshoot, and make revisions to civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural, and/or HVAC systems.
• Updating the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) or the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) documentation for equipment on Instrument, Valve or Equipment lists.
• Identifying and requesting additional resources required to complete assigned work on schedule.
• Providing support in the preparation of as-built drawings with a personal commitment to safety and a questioning attitude.
• Showing attention to detail and accuracy along with being a self-motivated individual.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education and has more than six (6) years of relevant technological experience.
  • Secondary School graduation diploma or equivalent and has more than 10 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Experience and knowledge of design drafting technique and practice.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Produce neat, legible, and accurate drawings in reasonable time.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication is required.
  • Follow and implement complex procedures.
  • Demonstrate initiative, motivation, and good people skills to work with peers as well as both internal and external customers in a team environment.
  • Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
  • Interpret marked up drawings.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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:

• Extensive desk and computer work.
• Occasional visits to any facility on the WL site, including radiological zones.
• There is potential to enter highly hazardous environments and the requirements to wear personal protective equipment to mitigate any physical/health hazards.
• Visual concentration is required for preparing and/or checking design drawings and related documents.
• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day - starting at 6 am

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you?We'rereinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefitseffective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• A pension;
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!
  

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location :

CNL’s Whiteshell Laboratories is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace andtranquilityand for those who love the outdoors.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for moreon our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

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