Radiation Instrumentation Technologist: Precision & Compliance

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an Instrumentation Technologist at our Chalk River, Ontario location. You will deliver specialized electronic and instrumentation services within Radiation Protection, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability.

Applicants should have post-secondary technical education or equivalent with 2–3 years of instrumentation experience, plus strong calibration and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Two to three years in electronics/instrumentation or related field.
• Experience with radiation detection instruments and calibration systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining technical records and quality docs.
• Experience with regulated programs and quality control processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, verify, and maintain radiation protection instrumentation.
• Evaluate instrument performance, identify deviations, and implement fixes.
• Prepare calibration certificates and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair radiation detection instruments and electronics.

Skills

Electronic theory

Measurement principles

Troubleshooting

Calibration procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced technology diploma or equivalent

Secondary School Diploma + 5–8 years experience

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an Instrumentation Technologist at our Chalk River, Ontario location. You will deliver specialized electronic and instrumentation services within Radiation Protection, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability.

Applicants should have post-secondary technical education or equivalent with 2–3 years of instrumentation experience, plus strong calibration and documentation skills.