Research Technologist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Defined-benefit/defined-contribution/p

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River is seeking a Research Technologist to provide advanced technical expertise, lead projects and teams, and support the execution of key organizational objectives onsite.

You will plan and conduct complex studies, represent the company in technical discussions, coordinate with customers, supervise staff, and help develop testing techniques and data acquisition methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experimental R&D or lab operations experience.
• Diploma/degree in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation technology preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
• Experience with high temperatures, steam or gas flow, radioactive samples is an asset.
• Security clearance eligibility with Reliability Status and site access.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct complex projects or studies with reports and financial oversight.
• Represent CNL in technical discussions with other firms and act as a consultant.
• Coordinate with customers in developing final products and presenting results.
• Supervise technical staff and a major branch facility as assigned.
• Develop and implement advanced testing techniques and data acquisition methods.
• Maintain thorough records and document results for technical reports.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation Technology

Secondary School Graduation with extensive experience

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with leadership and project delivery? Can you see yourself mentoring team members, providing expert guidance, and driving complex technical work to successful outcomes? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you. as our Chalk River location is looking for a Research Technologist to provide advanced technical expertise, lead projects and teams, and support the successful execution of important organizational objectives.

What you will be doing!

• Planning, organizing, and conducting complete complex projects or studies and prepares reports; may be responsible for full research project or contract, requiring all aspects of project planning, management, reporting, and financial oversight.
• Representing the company in technical discussions with other firms and organizations and acting as a consultant in a field of specialization, without reference to others.
• Coordinating and participating with the customer in developing the final product, including generating written reports and presenting results.
• Contributing sufficient value and scope to impact on CNL, project or group goals.
• Participating in the research and development of advanced testing techniques and procedures.
• Supervising a group of technical staff and/or responsibility for a major Branch facility.
• Supervising others in the design and modification of test rigs, tools, assemblies, and components.
• Conceptualizing, building/fabricating, assembling and instrumenting experiments often involving high temperatures, electrical power, high pressures and material deformation.
• Learning new cutting-edge fabrication, instrumentations and data acquisition techniques and applies relevant techniques to experimental programs.
• Keeping accurate records and notes of experiments and documents new designs.
• Interpreting, storing and documenting results, and authoring or contributes to technical reports.
• Defining requirements for procurement and/or manufacture of equipment and components for experiments.
• Participating in work control process as Laboratory Supervisor (or designate), if assigned.
• Acting as Area Owner for a laboratory as Laboratory Supervisor (or designate), if assigned.
• Participating in work control process and ensure safety and housekeeping standards are maintained as a senior staff.
• Safe handling of radioactive and fissile materials and accounting of fissionable inventory.
• Operating and maintaining experimental facilities and equipment in the designated facility or facilities.
• Depending on facility, may include pressurized systems, water treatment systems, gas supplies, steam supplies, fumehoods, mechanical equipment, data acquisition system(s), overhead cranes, and power supplies.
• 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 and normally has more than fifteen (15) years of pertinent and progressive technological experience; or Secondary School Honour Graduation and normally has more than eighteen (18) years of pertinent and progressive experience, or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
  • A diploma or degree from a recognized technical college with a specialization in electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, instrumentation technology, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience
  • At least 15 years of relevant experience in performing experimental research and development projects or laboratory operations, with some focus on mechanical or engineering technologies or instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Sound technical knowledge and demonstrated exceptional ability in specialized field as well as a good general understanding of other fields.
  • Aptitude for technical innovation and application of ‘state-of- the art’ knowledge.
  • Excellent judgment, keen sense of responsibility, reliable, and thorough in carrying out duties.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with good oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Practical work experience in some combination of laboratory operation, scientific instrumentation, and experimental design.
  • Working with and designing systems involving elevated temperatures, steam or gas flow, radioactive samples, and novel instrumentation techniques is considered an asset.
  • Good knowledge of CNL work practices, programs and standards.
• 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 USW1568 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW1568 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.

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

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• 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

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Onsite

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.

Please 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.