Environmental Technologist

• Performing environmental laboratory work to characterize solid and aqueous samples for contaminant hydrogeology and groundwater remediation projects:

• Conducting experiments and generating data with minimal supervision.
• Processing and analyzing samples for parameters such as pH, Eh, and conductivity.
• Carrying out radiological processing and analyzing environmental samples for carbon‑14, tritium, alpha, beta, gamma, and other required radiological parameters.
• Performing environmental fieldwork in support of various programs:

• Collecting environmental samples for radiological and non‑radiological analyses.
• Conducting sampling to support monitoring of Chalk River Laboratories (CRL’s) groundwater treatment systems.
• Operating and maintaining field equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintaining laboratory and field records:

• Keeping accurate, neat, and detailed laboratory and field notes.
• Maintaining quality assurance & control (QA/QC) records in accordance with established procedures.
• Managing laboratory records by updating and creating spreadsheets/databases, and preparing graphs, figures, and tables.
• Supporting communication and training:

• Contributing to written reports and memorandums summarizing research findings.
• Mentoring junior technologists and co‑op students.
• Collaborating with technologists and scientists across the branch and organization, building and fostering strong working relationships.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Environmental Technology, Applied Geosciences)
• Higher post-secondary education (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience, Geology) would be an asset.
• Experience

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven skills in environmental fieldwork and environmental sample collection.
• Knowledge of field and laboratory analyses of sediment and water samples for environmental parameters.
• Proven laboratory skills, including chemical preparation and analyses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to safe environmental laboratory and fieldwork practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail, particularly in keeping records of field and laboratory data, and data QA/QC.
• Expertise in non-radiological chemical analysis and routine chemical laboratory methods such as pH, ORP, and conductivity measurements, titrations, use of analytical balances, etc.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work in outdoor settings year-round, on-site and across Canada.
• Ability to wear site-specific personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, steel-toed boots, respirator and hearing protection as needed.
• A valid Class G Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of the nuclear industry and radiation protection is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of groundwater treatment systems would be an asset.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status, 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 schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• This position is part of the USW 1568 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their 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.
• Outdoor work will be required under varying weather conditions and could involve moderate to high physical effort.
• This position involves office, laboratory and field work.

• 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 or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories