About the job
This research scientist leads chemical process projects at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories in areas such as heavy water production, tritium processing and fusion energy. The role guides a team of scientists, engineers and technologists, delivers technical milestones, and writes proposals to fund research and commercial work.
The position is fully on site, with occasional remote days if the employee wishes. Deadlines and sudden requests often mean working past the normal day. Applicants must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance, which requires 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Keep all work in your area of responsibility safe
- Align project priorities with directorate goals
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technologists
- Deliver technical milestones and project commitments
- Supervise and mentor project staff
- Write proposals to win funding for research and commercial work
What we’re looking for
- Master's degree in engineering or science, or membership in a statutory professional body; PhD preferred
- Three to five years of applied research experience
- Chemical process engineering experience
- Strong grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer
- Proficiency in MS Office and lab safety practices
- Process simulation and test loop experience are assets
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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