Office Assistant I

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an Office Assistant to support the Chalk River team by managing databases, organizing documents, and assisting various sections. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with relevant educational qualifications. This role offers opportunities to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience or Office Administration diploma.
• Security Clearance with minimum 3-5 years of verifiable history in specified countries.

Responsibilities

• Manage databases and spreadsheet updates.
• Organize and format technical documents for consistency and accuracy.
• Act as the main contact for queries.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of best practices in administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Education

Secondary school completion (Grade 12) or college diploma in related discipline

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Are you organized and skilled in data entry? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for an Office Assistant to join the team. Apply today!

What will you be doing?

• Managing databases.
• Performing spreadsheet and database updates.
• Managing inventory.
• Organizing, prioritizing, assembling, editing, and formatting technical documents to ensure consistency, accuracy, and value.
• Acting as the main contact to answer a wide range of questions.
• Querying and preparing various reports.
• Providing backup support to other sections.
• Participating in special projects as required.
• Other tasks as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Successful completion of secondary school (Grade 12) with 1-2 years of related experience, or a college diploma in a related discipline (e.g., Office Administration).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of best practices in administration; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with office equipment; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Security Clearance Eligibility: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), requiring a minimum of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, or the UK.

Why CNL?

Join us in advancing nuclear science and technology for a cleaner, more secure world. We are leading efforts in clean energy, environmental remediation, and healthcare innovations. We offer a comprehensive rewards package including paid time off, benefits from day one, tuition support, and a pension plan.

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is located in the Ottawa Valley, offering an environment rich in natural beauty and outdoor activities. Nearby towns provide additional recreational opportunities.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support a workplace built on our core values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing accommodations during the hiring process.

The site is on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people, and we acknowledge their enduring connection to this land.