Technical Officer, System Analyst

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in advancing environmental monitoring and analysis. This role involves developing core competencies in environmental and groundwater sampling, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining laboratory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical analysis and a commitment to safety and quality control. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to clean energy and environmental protection, where your expertise will contribute to significant advancements in nuclear science and technology. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemistry or environmental laboratory operations.
• Strong knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and QA/QC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain competencies in environmental monitoring.
• Verify data and ensure proper documentation for environmental data.

Skills

Chemical laboratory practices

Environmental monitoring procedures

Data verification

Statistical evaluation

Technical writing

Communication skills

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Graduation from a recognized institute in Chemical or Environmental program

Additional IT courses

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Database management software

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself developing and maintaining core competencies in affluent, environmental, and groundwater sampling? Does the idea of analysis and reporting, data verification, and statistical evaluation completely rock your world? If you answered yes, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Developing and maintaining core competencies in environmental (Env), effluent (Eff) and groundwater (GW) monitoring.
• Verifying data generated by internal and external sources using knowledge, trends, and statistical evaluations.
• Ensuring that all field and laboratory written documentation relating to collecting and generating environmental monitoring data are properly documented.
• Helping maintain and enhance all branch-specific equipment and data management systems.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a Chemical, Chemistry, or Environmental program or similar discipline.
  • Additional computer, electronic or Information Technology courses will be advantageous.
• Experience
  • At least five (5) years of chemistry or environmental laboratory operational experience in which the laboratory performs instrumental analyses of different sample types (e.g. water, soils, sediments) to determine different parameters or characteristics of the sample under Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) requirements.
  • Experience in working with and understanding of, data and results, preferably with environmentally-related samples (environmental/effluent and/or groundwater monitoring).
  • Experience with different types of analytical instrumentation, samples and sample analyses.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing procedures, verifying field or laboratory data based on end-user requirements, and making decisions to ensure safety.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of chemical laboratory practices and safety procedures, environmental monitoring field procedures, chemical analysis techniques, QA and QC requirements for sampling and analysis activities.
  • Knowledge of CRL’s Environmental Protection Programs. Strong attention to detail while being analytical, logical, and perceptive.
  • Confident in data review and meticulous in record keeping.
  • Proficient in creating schedules and setting priorities.
  • Computer skills applicable to database management, instrument automation and spreadsheet applications.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations based on scientific understanding, simulation and experimental results and observations while balancing the implications of the conclusions and recommendations.
  • Excellent communication skills with exceptional technical writing and reading skills while adept at working with people with varying skills, experience, and education.
  • Great listening and questioning attitude while articulating and convincing others of their decisions and recommendations.
  • Able to understand different types of sample collection and how data is generated, and able to provide feedback on methodical processes to achieve precise methodologies and accurate data.
  • Proficient at finding information not only within the organization and company but also external sources such as scientific journals, databases, and handbooks.
  • Skilled in performing deep dives to help understand discrepancies for reported data.
  • Performs all responsibilities safely and accurately by strictly following processes.
  • Accurately records observations in the experimental work.
• 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:

• Work can involve handling toxic and hazardous chemicals, flammable and explosive gases and radioactive materials.
• When performing field work, they may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Work generally takes place in an office and sometimes laboratory environment, subject to ambient environmental conditions.
• Working outside in all weather conditions may be required, which may involve working at extremes of temperature. Additionally, the work may entail encounters with various wildlife, including black flies, mosquitoes, and bears.

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 environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These 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. 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.

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.