Technical Officer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Defined-benefit/defined-contribution/p

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. is seeking a Technical Officer to conduct hands‑on experimental work within a multidisciplinary team focused on heavy water management, tritium processing, and advanced fuel cycle research at our Chalk River site in Ontario.

You will execute experiments, coordinate schedules, ensure completion of tasks with proper training, and maintain strict adherence to procedures and QA requirements to support both R&D and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures in laboratory operations is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and equipment.
• Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Knowledgeable in QA requirements in R&D lab activities.
• Carry out all responsibilities safely and accurately by strictly following protocols and procedures.
• Initial responsibility - on-the-job training under supervision.
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities related to routine laboratory operations such as equipment calibration, housekeeping and waste disposal coordination.
• Setting up and operating experimental and production facilities for R&D and commercial projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute research activities and experimental programs.
• Manage task-level scheduling and coordination of research activities.
• Ensure completion of experimental work and required training.
• Track progress and report the status of experimental work to supervision.
• Verify that current and approved procedures are being used.
• Inform supervision when procedures are outdated or require revision.
• Update procedures as requested to support ongoing operations and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Skills

Safety procedures

Chemical analysis

Quality Assurance

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Procedure compliance

Education

Advanced technology or equivalent (Chemistry/Physics/Engineering)

Job description

Do you enjoy hands‑on experimental work and contributing to the development of innovative technologies in areas such as heavy water management, tritium processing, and advanced fuel cycle systems? Can you see yourself working alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technologists to support cutting‑edge research and commercialization initiatives that have real-world impact? If you answered yes, then our Technical Officer role may be the job for you!

What you will be doing!

• Executing research activities and experimental programs.
• Managing task-level scheduling and coordination of research activities.
• Ensuring completion of experimental work and required training.
• Tracking progress and reporting the status of experimental work to supervision.
• Verifying that current and approved procedures are being used.
• Informing supervision when procedures are outdated or require revision.
• Updating procedures as requested to support ongoing operations and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position, such as Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering and normally has two to three years of pertinent technological experience. OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has more than three years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a chemical or chemical engineering laboratory.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of safety procedures in laboratory operations is essential.
  • Excellent working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and equipment.
  • Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
  • Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance requirements in R&D lab activities.
  • Carry out all responsibilities safely and accurately by strictly following protocols and procedures.
  • Initial responsibility - on-the-job training under the supervision of a senior/experienced staff member.
  • Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities related to routine laboratory operations such as equipment calibration, housekeeping and waste disposal coordination.
  • Setting up and operating experimental and production facilities for R&D and commercial projects.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures in laboratory operations is essential.
  • Knowledge of QA requirements for R&D activities.
• 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 USW 1568 Unionand is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in thier 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.
• A combination of office work with some laboratory work. Highly hazardous environments and the requirements to wear personal protective equipment to mitigate any potential physical/health hazards

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.

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.