Whiteshell Nuclear Security Officer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Tuition support

Defined-benefit pension

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Manitoba’s Whiteshell site seeks a security professional to safeguard personnel, property, and nuclear materials. You will perform access control, responses to events, and ongoing safety compliance in a regulated environment.

The role involves rotating 12‑hour shifts, including nights and weekends, with on‑site work and collaboration with internal and external partners to support coordinated responses. A PAL license and strong judgment are required.

Qualifications

• Education: secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid PAL required and ability to maintain it.
• Observation, detail orientation, and safety focus are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication and report writing.
• Ability to manage priorities and work in a regulated security setting.
• Must meet medical, psychological and physical standards annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical protection duties to safeguard personnel, property, and materials.
• Implement site policies and procedures in line with regulations and standards.
• Conduct access control, intervention, and investigation during operations and emergencies.
• Monitor site conditions, identify hazards, and mitigate risk.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in security matters.
• Participate in mandatory safety and operational training to stay qualified.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to support coordinated responses.
• Work a continuous rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and 12‑hour shifts.

Skills

Observation

Detail oriented

Safety minded

Valid PAL license

Driver’s license Class 4

Use of Force training

Medical/psychological standards

Communication skills

Report writing

Sound judgement under pressure

Education

Secondary school graduation

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you while you help safeguard people, property, and special nuclear materials? Can you see yourself responding rapidly and professionally to security events under normal, emergency, and hazardous conditions? Do you like using your judgment, training, and communication skills in a regulated environment where safety and standards matter? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Performing physical protection duties to safeguard personnel, property, and special nuclear materials in accordance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Implementing site policies and procedures in alignment with nuclear security regulations and company standards.
• Conducting access control, intervention, and investigation activities during normal operations and emergencies.
• Monitoring site conditions, identifying hazards or threats, and taking appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate risk.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all security matters.
• Participating in mandatory and ongoing safety and operational training to maintain qualifications and readiness.
• Assuming accountability for staying current on required training and procedures, and sharing learned knowledge and skills with peers.
• Identifying and reporting real or potential safety hazards, wearing required protective equipment, and adhering to workplace safety and health procedures.
• Working a continuous rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts up to twelve hours.
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external emergency partners to support coordinated responses.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Education
  • Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience
  • Previous law enforcement, police, or military experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Being observant, detail‑oriented, dependable, and safety‑minded.
  • Holding a valid restricted and non‑restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
  • Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of computer hardware, software, and systems used in physical security operations.
  • Holding and maintaining a valid Class 4 Province of Manitoba driver’s licence.
  • Ability to successfully completing Use of Force training and annual re‑qualification.
  • Passing mandatory medical, psychological, and physical ability standards as required and meeting these standards annually.
  • Understanding off‑shift radiation protection procedures and obtaining required certifications, such as WHMIS and respirator fit testing.
  • Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills and accurate report writing.
  • Managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining professionalism and teamwork in a dynamic environment.
  • Showing initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to make rapid and reasonable decisions under pressure.
• 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.”
  • The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, require those who work in a Public Agent Status hold their Canadian Citizenship.

Working Conditions

• Working outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions.
• Working a continuous rotating shift schedule with nights, weekends, holidays, and twelve‑hour shifts.
• This position is part of the IAFF F160 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAFF F160 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

• 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 for your future 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 near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

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.

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 Anishinaabe and 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, rights and title associated with this land.