External Dosimetry Technologist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, floater days

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Defined-benefit or defined-contribution pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is looking for an External Dosimetry Technologist at our Chalk River location. In this role, you will help advance nuclear science through hands-on experience, conducting tests, preparing reports, and collaborating closely with various teams.

Successful candidates will have a background in advanced technology relating to laboratory work, strong analytical skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to our objectives. We offer a supportive working environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a relevant field or has equivalent formal education.
• More than 3 years pertinent experience or equivalent in experience and additional education.
• Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up work areas, including equipment for surveys and tests.
• Conduct experiments and analyze observations.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and data for reports.
• Complete safety assessments and work permits.
• Execute dosimetry methods as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Technical proficiency with laboratory tools

Education

Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you enjoy building your skills while making a meaningful contribution to impactful work? Are you motivated by clear direction, structured tasks, and the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a practical way? Our Chalk River location is looking for an External Dosimetry Technologist to contribute to CNL’s objectives through hands‑on experience with well‑defined assignments. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing

• Setting up work areas, including equipment for surveys, experiments, tests, and analysis.
• Conducting experiments and tests; recording, organizing and analyzing observations and suggesting conclusions.
• Making calculations and preparing charts, graphs and other supporting data for reports.
• Completing safety assessments and work permits where qualified.
• Ensuring procedures and processes are maintained for routine operations.
• Executing dosimetry methods as required to fulfill customer service requirements and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, OR equivalent formal education OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and has more than 3 years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.

Experience

• Experience with the use of generic laboratory tools to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated sound judgment, possessing a keen sense of responsibility, and is reliable and thorough in carrying out duties.
• Skilled in analytical and problem‑solving.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain records.

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

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• This position is part of the USW 1568 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 1568 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.
• Building office/laboratory environment.

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

• 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 or a defined‑contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial 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

Location

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.

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. Click here to 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.