Operations Technician

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear remediation seeks an Operations Technician at their Port Hope facility. The role involves hands-on operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a diploma in engineering technology, 2-4 years of experience, and mechanical skills. Join our team to impact environmental safety positively.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective from day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience or equivalent in experience with mechanical skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Knowledge of Radiation Protection principles and their practical application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational faults and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Technical drawing interpretation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Process engineering systems proficiency

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Emergency procedure knowledge

Adaptability to learn

Education

Diploma or certificate from recognized engineering technology institute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you like being hands-on with complex systems and making a tangible impact on environmental safety? Can you see yourself operating and maintaining critical wastewater treatment processes while supporting a high-performance team? Our Port Hope location is seeking an Operations Technician to help ensure the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. If you answered yes, this may be the job for you—apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Assisting in the safe operation and maintenance of the Port Hope and Port Granby Waste Water Treatment Plants within the terms of the Waste Nuclear Substance Licences and applicable CNL operating practices.
• Operating process equipment, including start-up, shutdown, valve manipulations, and chemical sampling, as well as operating pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, lift trucks, overhead cranes, rig slings, and lifting tackle when required.
• Preparing chemical solutions and performing routine laboratory analysis.
• Operating and maintaining chemical handling equipment safely.
• Troubleshooting operating faults quickly and accurately, and implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Assisting and collaborating with other technical staff in performing tests, investigations, and special studies.
• Collecting water and solids samples from the processing equipment for laboratory analyses.
• Recording readings accurately from a variety of instruments, SCADA systems, and other control panels, making necessary interpretations, performing calibrations, and keeping the supervisor informed.
• Supporting the Operations Specialist in developing and maintaining procedures, maintenance schedules, equipment inventories, check sheets, and protocols to ensure work processes are defined and conducted within the approved operating envelope.
• Inspecting and testing safety equipment and associated control systems.
• Identifying technical or operational issues, including abnormal situations or incidents, and reporting recommendations or solutions to the Operations Specialist.
• Assisting with collecting, assembling, and analyzing data from process monitoring, sampling, and associated environmental systems.
• Interfacing with Design Consultants and Construction Contractors to ensure understanding of operating requirements and systematic implementation of commissioning and turnover requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A diploma or certificate from a recognized institute of engineering technology or applied sciences.
• Experience
  • 2-4 years of experience or equivalent in experience, additional education and/or recognized training.
  • Must have mechanical and hands-on operational experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret all types of technical drawings accurately.
  • Knowledge of Radiation Protection (RP) principles and their practical application.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in operations, maintenance, and reporting within highly regulated environments.
  • Proficient in process engineering systems, including mechanical and electrical equipment typical of water treatment facilities.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting operational issues and abnormal process scenarios in water treatment systems.
  • Effective organization and management of maintenance records, work permits, and documentation.
  • Adaptability to learn new operational processes and evolving facility requirements.
  • Strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Knowledge and adherence to emergency procedures and safe work practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project).
  • Understanding of project management principles and ability to apply them in facility operations.
  • Familiarity with CNL’s organizational practices and protocols.

• 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:

• Combination of office-based tasks using a personal computer and hands-on fieldwork.
• Moderate to high physical effort at times and the ability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and dosimetry is mandatory to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

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 Historic Waste Program Management Office is in Port Hope, Ontario's beautiful and historic community. Roughly 100 km east of Toronto, it is still close enough to the “Big City” without all the hassle of being in the “Big City.” As a leader in environmental remediation at nuclear and radiologically contaminated sites, CNL is implementing the Port Hope Area Initiative on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The cleanup of historic Low-Level Radioactive Waste by CNL in Port Hope and Port Granby in Ontario demonstrates Canada’s commitment to the safe, long-term storage and management of nuclear waste.

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.

CNL respectfully acknowledges that the Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the Gunshot Treaty signed with the Mississauga First Nations of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Scugog Island.