Environmental Technician - Communications and Engagement

• Facilitating collaboration between Indigenous communities and CNL and non-CNL stakeholders on environmental monitoring topics to help advance corporate efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation, and support AECL in fulfilling its Duty to Consult.
• Engaging in communication and develop and maintain lasting relationships with representatives of Indigenous communities at the individual, consultant, and leadership levels through in-person meetings, field walk downs, sampling campaigns, site visits, and virtual appointments.
• Supporting the CNL broader corporate effort to educate and mentor CNL colleagues on matters related to Indigenous history and cultural awareness, and the importance of CNL’s Indigenous Relations program.
• Advocating for incorporating and allocating sufficient time for Indigenous engagement and related considerations into broader planning, scope and schedule for project activities by providing strategic Indigenous relations-related advice, guidance and mentorship to CNL leadership, staff and consultants.
• Leading the technical reviews and responses to the various requests from Indigenous groups regarding environmental monitoring. Additionally, assist in preparing communication and training materials on environmental monitoring topics in plain language for representatives of the diverse Indigenous communities.
• Accurately logging all collected samples and associated data in the branch Laboratory Information Management System.
• Assisting in completing the Integrated Environmental Monitoring sampling schedules to ensure the collection of required water samples (both surface and groundwater) and biota.
• Aiding in the processing of water and biota samples in accordance with established Technical Procedures within specified timeframes.
• Assisting with the transfers (including transportation as needed) of processed samples for analysis and maintaining the Chain of Custody for both internal and external laboratories while adhering to radiological transport protocols.
• Maintaining Laboratory Quality Control for all analytical equipment used, including performance trending and the use of laboratory QC samples, as specified in the appropriate technical procedures.
• Aiding in the performance of laboratory radiological and non-radiological analyses of environmental samples as required, following approved technical procedures and within approved timeframes.
• Supporting the verification and reporting of results within the branch Laboratory Information Management System to meet supervisor's and customer's expectations.
• Presenting and discussing the Biodiversity Monitoring Program with internal, external and public entities.
• Escorting internal, external and public entities on site for various surveys, tours and walk downs.
• Providing support to the Guardian Program as needed.
• Providing Biodiversity Program document support, such as creating/updating handbooks, writing memos and technical procedures, and reviewing Program standards, plans and procedures.
• Participating in and attending activities and workshops that will enhance understanding and improving communications with Indigenous communities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Someone who has the ability to:

• Exceptional communication and public presentation skills, with the ability to effectively document the outcomes and resolutions of engagement initiatives.
• Interact effectively with Indigenous communities, CNL, and non-CNL stakeholders and the ability to communicate and explain in plain language.
• Handle criticism and adapt one's approach based on feedback.
• Accommodate and remain flexible in response to last-minute schedule changes.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, along with the patience to build long-lasting relationships with Indigenous communities, and ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when managing issue-related conflicts and negotiations.
• Respect and participate in different cultural customs and protocols and provide advice to other staff on how to do so.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail.
• Perform basic wet chemistry, including solution preparation and instrument calibration and use.
• Complete routine chemical laboratory methods such as pH and conductivity measurements, elemental analyses, and the use of analytical balances, among others.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with scientific databases, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, and Word.
• Complete all employee on-site required training (e.g. Fire Extinguisher, Information Asset Protection, Values and Ethics, Emergency Procedure Awareness)
• Complete all required Radiation Protection (RP) Group Training (RP Group 4, 3, 2)
• Complete applicable laboratory and field technical qualification cards under the supervision of a qualified senior staff.
• Experience:

• Interfacing and successfully navigating difficult conversations with project teams, and construction contractors, and communicating one-on-one and in group forums with Indigenous communities at the member, staff and leadership level, and the general public.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Indigenous communities, engagement initiatives and agreement implementation.
• Leading two-way engagement and information sharing with Indigenous nations, and organizations, including tracking and producing written reports on engagement activities and outcomes.
• Experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and values and the ability to provide guidance and support on cultural context, protocol and pathways to Reconciliation.
• Working in a laboratory environment, which includes chemical preparations and analyses using established procedures would be an asset.
• Familiarity with wildlife management best practices.
• Experience with specialized radioanalytical equipment and techniques for environmental radiochemical applications is considered an asset.
• Forest management planning, wildlife habitat identification and management, as well as stakeholder engagement, is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the environmental and cultural significance of specific areas/elements to Indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with different Indigenous cultures, treaties, and agreements.
• Knowledge of requirements and regulations pertaining to Indigenous engagement, land use, and resource management.
• Proficiency in environmental aqueous, biota, and soil sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with Federal and Ontario environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO-14001 standards and their application would be an asset. Familiarity with radioactive materials and the ability to work with radioactivity would be an asset.
• Understanding of gamma spectrometry, gas flow proportional counting, and liquid scintillation counting is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols would be an asset.
• Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify from a First Nation community and having Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis and Inuit)

• Education:

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position (e.g. Indigenous and/or Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Geology, Chemistry) and normally has two to three years of pertinent technological experience. OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has three to five years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.

• The work will involve visiting different Indigenous communities and the exposure to different cultures, possibly exposing the incumbent to new sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. This can include out-of-province travel to remote communities (including flights on small aircraft).
• Both field and laboratory work, will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing during all seasons and weather.
• The work includes both field and laboratory work throughout the year and as such involves working at extremes of temperature, as well as working outside with various “menacing” wildlife, including black flies, mosquitos and bears.
• The laboratory work areas will contain hazardous material and chemicals which require specific precautions.

• paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• tuition support
• and a pension!

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

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