Planners - Onsite

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planner for their Facilities Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation team. This role involves preparing detailed work plans, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with various teams to address complex issues in a nuclear environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear operations, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret technical documents. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing nuclear science for a cleaner, safer world, while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

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

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.
• Ability to gather and analyze technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed work plans for environmental remediation.
• Review documentation and perform field walkdowns to identify deficiencies.
• Coordinate with project staff and trades to resolve planning issues.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of radiation protection principles

Understanding of CNSC regulations

Ability to interpret complex drawings

Supervisory and team building skills

Education

Graduation from an institute of technology

Secondary School completion

Tools

Integrated Work Control Process (ICWP)

Environmental Remediation tools

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Facilities Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation (FD&ER) is responsible for the planning and execution of all activities related to Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation of facilities and lands that have been transferred to FD&ER at CRL. The Planner for FD&ER’s group is accountable to the Project Manager, to ensure that documents, methods, procedures and practices are executed in compliance with company and regulatory procedures. In particular the Planner will ensure that their actions, documents, methods and plans address health, safety, security environmental and quality requirements for CRL Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation activities.

What will you be doing?

• Leading or assisting in preparation of detailed work plans for FD & ER field work.
• Following and leading the Integrated Work Control Process.
• Providing detailed review and comment on documents related to the CNL Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation programs.
• Preparing and addressing comments on documents in support of activities for CNL Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation.
• Reviewing documentation and performing field walk downs to identify deficiencies and issue reports.
• Working with trades, project staff, radiation protection, operations and other support groups to resolve problems and issues related to planning and scheduling of the CNL Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation programs.
• Working closely with the CNL FD&ER groups to coordinate schedules and timelines for document development.
• Prioritizing tasks and deliverables according to defined timelines.
• Identifying, addressing, troubleshooting and resolving moderately complex issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of Scopes of Work, and bid evaluations.
• Preparing technical reports and researching tools, equipment and techniques used in Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation.
• Complying with safety and quality assurance standards and troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Ensuring the safety and compliance of people on the site.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from an institute of technology with a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience during which time the incumbent should have demonstrated the ability to assume responsibility as described above; OR
  • Successful completion of Secondary School and a minimum of five (5) years pertinent experience plus three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in a leadership position during which time the incumbent should have demonstrated the technical ability to assume responsibilities as described above.
• Experience
  • Experience in a nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Understanding of the ICWP (integrated work control process).
  • Good research and writing skills. Must be able to gather, analyze, and assemble a variety of technical information and translate the information into work execution steps.
  • Capable of interpreting complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
  • Knowledge of configuration management and ECC to support updating and maintaining records of Environmental Remediation activities.
  • Ability to think logically through complex problems.
  • Ability to work under pressure, conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge and ability to apply the applicable codes associated with Decommissioning a nuclear site and buildings.
  • Understanding of the CNSC regulations and how they apply to the CNL Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation activities.
  • Familiarity with the specific safety codes applied to the Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation processes.
  • Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control. A minimum of Group III certification is required.
  • Working knowledge of Waste Management principles and volume reduction methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of the document process including project documents and engineering documents.
  • Supervisory, team building and communication skills.
  • Understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, and company program manuals and how they apply to decommissioning.
  • Remain current with Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation activities around the world.
  • Knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures and organization.
  • Knowledge of CNL’s compliance programs including the supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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;
• 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 area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes, all of which 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. 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 inclusive of 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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