Environmental Remediation Technologist

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and ensuring safe, effective remediation? Can you see yourself playing a key role in environmental cleanup projects, from planning to execution? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today to join our team as an Environmental Remediation Technologist and make a real impact!

What will you be doing!

• Executing characterization and remediation activities, including mock-up testing, according to approved Work Control Documents and procedures.
• Following the Integrated Work Control Process.
• Adhering to the CNL Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Mentoring junior technical and support staff involved in characterization and remediation activities.
• Completing post-remediation/characterization field close-out activities, including arranging for the disposition of radioactive and/or hazardous wastes.
• Maintaining equipment, procuring consumable supplies, and coordinating the fabrication of special tools.
• Assisting professional staff in the preparation of formal documents, memos, work plans, and procedures.
• Assisting professional staff in the advance planning of field campaigns.
• Collecting and aiding professional staff in the interpretation of data from field activities and historical records.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position and normally has two (2) to three (3) years of pertinent technological experience OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has ten to twelve (10-12) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience: Experience with taking and managing environmental samples (for example sediment, soil and groundwater). Training or hands on experience using GIS systems. Knowledge or hands on experience with field analytical methods. Experience in a field environment with strong emphasis on safety. Previous environmental characterization and/or environmental remediation experience is an asset. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work with a variety of disciplines at all levels. The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The ability to wear a respirator during indoor and outdoor environmental characterization work.
• 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.”

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're reinventing 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);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• A pension!

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 Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

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. Please read here for more on 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, including 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.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.