Waste Advisor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear science organization is seeking a Waste Advisor for their Whiteshell location in Canada. The role involves managing nuclear waste, conducting tests, and preparing technical reports. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in waste management and a relevant educational background. Joining CNL offers a four-day work week and a strong commitment to environmental protection.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Compressed workweek

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of pertinent technological experience or 10-12 years equivalent.
• Experience analyzing technical data and writing technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments and analyses.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports.
• Guide waste through the management process.

Skills

Knowledge of nuclear waste management processes

Good verbal and technical writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy managing information and liaising with clients and stakeholders? Would you like to be in a role where you would be asked to investigate, locate, gather, analyze, validate, interpret, and organize information and data? Would you like to be in a role that directly impacts Environmental Remediation efforts in the area? If you answered yes, this may be the role for you. Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Waste Advisor to join the team. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Setting up and conducting experiments, tests and analyses using a variety of instruments and techniques.
• Operating and/or maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Determining apparent causes of deviation in test data.
• Preparing or contributing to technical reports, memoranda and procedures.
• Creating and managing waste documents, such as the Waste Enquiry Form (WEF) and Waste Information Form (WIF), and guiding waste through the management process.
• Assisting waste generators in implementing local waste minimization initiatives to reduce overall waste generation.
• Assisting in developing and implementing procedures for waste segregation, processing, and packaging to enhance efficiency 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 and normally has six (6) to eight (8) years of pertinent technological experience.
  • Or
  • Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has ten to twelve (10-12) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Experience analyzing technical data, including sample analysis results and historical records.
  • Experience in writing technical documents.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of nuclear waste management processes and streams.
  • Knowledge of chemistry and/or radiochemistry would be considered an asset.
  • Good verbal and technical writing skills, as well as communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills to effectively manage the variety of waste projects with demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks with excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Arrange/perform in-field waste walk downs, oversee and lead waste generation activities, attend planning meetings, review and provide guidance to work planning.
  • Capable of performing mathematical activities to calculate package activities as required.
  • Solicit, evaluate and implement advice on technical matters from staff and from technical and safety support groups.
  • Ability to work safely following company policies and procedures.
• 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:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (PPE&C) and conduct assessment within nuclear facilities, including Waste Management Areas.

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;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

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 Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors. 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.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabeand the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rightsand title associated with this land.