About the job
This technologist supports groundwater and hydrogeology research at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. You collect environmental samples in the field and analyze them in the lab for both radiological and chemical parameters, including monitoring of the site's groundwater treatment systems.
The role is in the USW 1568 bargaining unit. You work 37.5 hours over five 7.5-hour days, split between office, lab and field. Outdoor work happens year-round in all weather, on site and across Canada, and can be physically demanding. A Class G driver's licence is required, along with eligibility for Reliability Status, which needs 3 to 5 years of verifiable history in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Collect water and sediment samples in the field
- Analyze samples for pH, Eh, conductivity and other parameters
- Process samples for tritium, carbon-14 and alpha, beta and gamma analysis
- Sample the site's groundwater treatment systems
- Keep field notes, QA/QC records and data spreadsheets
- Help write reports and mentor junior technologists and co-op students
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma in environmental technology, applied geosciences or similar
- At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Proven field sampling and lab chemistry skills
- Ability to do outdoor field work in all seasons while wearing PPE
- Valid Class G driver's licence
- Science degree or nuclear industry knowledge is an asset
- Eligible for Reliability Status security clearance
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Good to know
- Driver's licence required
- 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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