About the job
The Fusion Integration Scientist helps grow CNL's fusion program from the Hydrogen and Tritium Directorate at Chalk River Laboratories. The scientist coordinates research schedules, supports the Centre for Fusion Energy and its member organizations, and identifies where CNL can build new fusion capabilities.
The position is in the CRPEG bargaining unit and is covered by its collective agreement. The week is 37.5 hours over five 7.5 hour days, mainly on site with only occasional remote days. Extra hours, periodic travel and short notice presentations may come up. Applicants must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which needs 3 to 5 years of history that can be checked in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Identify areas where CNL can expand its fusion technology capabilities
- Coordinate fusion work with machine shops, research groups and operations teams
- Support the administration and communications of the Centre for Fusion Energy
- Schedule research activities, including with groups outside the directorate
- Track and report on research progress, deliverables and milestones
- Align priorities and expectations among internal and external stakeholders
What we’re looking for
- Honours bachelor's in engineering or science, or membership in a statutory engineering or science body
- Eight to 10 years of experience in nuclear or chemical engineering, chemistry, physics or a related field
- A master's or PhD in a related field is preferred
- Significant experience in fusion technologies
- Experience running lab or large-scale test loops
- Experience with technical proposals, budgets and project planning
- Understanding of the Canadian nuclear industry and the fusion landscape
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC)
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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