Environmental Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Specialist to enhance their monitoring programs at a pristine location. This role involves developing corporate standards, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. You will work closely with various teams to implement best practices and maintain a robust Environmental Data Management System. Join a dedicated team committed to advancing clean energy solutions and environmental protection while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in environmental science, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Science required.
• Experience in nuclear facilities and environmental monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental monitoring program standards.
• Lead investigations into effluent quality conditions and deviations.
• Assist in maintaining ISO-14001 registration for the site.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Data Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Environmental Data Management System

Job description

Can you see yourself supporting the radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring program at CNL? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location (CRL) is looking for an Environmental Specialist to establish best practices and monitoring program improvements. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Developing Environmental Protection program corporate standards, procedures and related documentation associated with monitoring programs.
• Establishing, documenting and maintaining site specific monitoring program specifications.
• Leading investigations into adverse effluent quality conditions, in consultation with monitoring services staff, facility staff, Facility Managers, and other Environmental Specialists.
• Leading/assisting in investigations related to field quality control deviations associated with the monitoring programs.
• Establishing best practices and monitoring program improvements.
• Acting as backup for coordinating approvals for non-routine discharge requests.
• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the corporate Environmental Data Management System to ensure long-term viability and usefulness; this includes historical and steady-state data management, stakeholder relations, marketing efforts, feedback solicitation and integration into planning around system fixes, enhancements and upgrades, licensing renewals, and budgeting.
• Assisting in other areas of the environmental protection program will be required including, but not limited to:
• Assisting in identifying, documenting, and evaluating the significance of operations, activities and projects at the CRL site.
• Assisting in ongoing operation and maintenance of the program so as to ensure that the CRL site maintains ISO-14001 registration.
• Assisting in periodic updates to the CRL site Environmental Risk Assessment.
• Assisting other CNL sites as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing OR membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Work experience in a nuclear facility would be desirable.
  • Familiarity with Environmental Aspects of the operation of nuclear sites would be highly desirable.
  • Ability to interact effectively with managers and staff of facilities, laboratories, and support groups, and to work as a part of a team is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills are required.
  • Good organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail, are required.
  • Good mathematical skills is required.
  • Knowledge or foundation in data management software (e.g., databases) is required.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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:

• Predominantly office work, periodic field presence required, frequent interactions with field & laboratory staff, facility staff & managers, and other Environmental Specialists.

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;
• and 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!

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee.

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.

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