Utility Worker

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.; Whiteshell Hutterite Colony; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. is seeking an on-site Utility Worker to perform general labour, grounds maintenance, waste removal, and site cleanup at our Whiteshell, Manitoba location.

You will follow safety regulations, conduct vehicle inspections, operate small to medium powered equipment, and assist trades personnel on various tasks. A high school diploma and a valid Class 5 license are required; strong physical ability and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class 5 or higher driver’s license.
• Ability to learn CNL‑specific training, including radiation safety courses.
• Strong physical ability for bending, lifting, and manual labour.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labour, grounds maintenance, waste removal, and cleanup across site areas.
• Observe safety, health, radiation, and hazard-control regulations.
• Operate small to medium powered equipment and tools as needed.
• Carry out waste disposal duties and maintain logs.
• Support trades personnel and document work records.
• Work safely under variable weather and shifting demands.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Operate small to medium powered tools

WHMIS knowledge (asset)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a role that keeps you active and allows you to make a visible impact on site operations every day? Do you enjoy hands‑on work and taking pride in physical tasks that truly make a difference? If you answered yes, the Utility Worker role may be the job for you—apply today!

What will you be doing:

• Perform general labour, grounds maintenance, waste removal, and cleanup activities across site areas.
• Observe safety, health, radiation, and hazard‑control regulations.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections on vehicles and equipment and complete required logbooks.
• Load and unload vehicles as needed.
• Carry out waste disposal duties, collect active and inactive waste, and maintain disposal and recycling logs.
• Move furniture, construction materials, tools, and other heavy items.
• Support digging, excavating, trenching and shoring.
• Perform landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, clearing brush, and maintaining grounds.
• Clear ditches and fire breaks to maintain safe site access.
• Carry out road maintenance such as pothole repair and crack sealing.
• Erect fencing, barriers, and temporary structures.
• Clear snow, sand roadways, walkways, and building entrances during winter conditions.
• Operate small powered equipment, including weed trimmers, leaf blowers, riding mowers, soil compactors, chainsaws, air hammers, scabblers, snow blowers and UTVs.
• Operate diamond drilling equipment in challenging or elevated locations.
• Provide assistance to trades personnel on various work projects.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment to organize work and maintain accurate records.
• Work safely under varying weather conditions and perform heavy manual labour as required.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules to ensure safe and reliable job performance.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co‑workers and contractors to support team objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 (or higher) driver’s license.

Experience

• Experience in labour, groundskeeping, maintenance, or equipment operation is an asset but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to learn and complete CNL‑specific training, including applicable radiation and safety courses.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) are considered an asset.
• Ability to track materials, waste and maintenance information.
• Ability to operate small to medium powered equipment and tools.
• Strong physical ability for bending, lifting, climbing, digging and manual labour.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated punctuality, dependability, and a strong safety focus.
• Ability to work extended or off‑normal shifts when needed (e.g., snow clearing, seasonal demands).
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, work permits, JSAs, pre‑job briefs and safe‑work procedures is an asset.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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

• Compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day, for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal and floater days.
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period.
• Tuition support.
• A defined‑benefit pension plan or a defined‑contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

CNL is committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. CNL upholds a workplace culture grounded in its 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.

Location: Onsite. The position is fully onsite at the Whiteshell site, Manitoba.