Chemical Technologist

• Supporting Waste Processing Technologies Section research projects:

• Assembling bench‑scale setups and experimental rigs.
• Performing chemical sample analysis.
• Organizing, documenting, and reporting experimental results.
• Completing routine laboratory operations (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly):

• Operating laboratory instruments, performing experiments, and recording, organizing, and compiling experimental data while maintaining excellent records and providing clear, accurate observations for technology development and commercial projects.
• Calibrating laboratory equipment and supporting experiment quality assurance.
• Following procedures to carry out work safely and accurately, including maintaining housekeeping standards and coordinating waste disposal.
• Setting up experimental and production facilities for R&D and commercial projects:

• Setting up experimental facilities to support R&D and commercial activities.
• Setting up production facilities for project execution.
• Communicating effectively through clear oral and written communication.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, such as Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering, or equivalent formal education plus relevant experience. OR
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, and more than 3 years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience

• Experience in chemical laboratory practices and safety procedures.
• Some chemical engineering laboratory operational experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Basic skills in assembling bench-scale experimental setups and rigs.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn under supervision to design experiments and develop procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical/experimental problems.
• Ability to make decisions to ensure safety in the laboratory.
• Able to make sound decisions and recommendations based on scientific understanding, simulation, experimental results and observations.
• Able to articulate and convince others of his/her decisions and recommendations.
• Knowledgeable in the QA requirements for R&D activities.
• Knowledgeable in chemical laboratory practices and safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and equipment.
• 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 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.
• Office computer work, laboratory chemistry experiments, and engineering development work.
• May require heavy lifting when handling engineering scale equipment and materials.

• 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

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

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

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