About the job
CNL's Chalk River Laboratories is hiring a journeyperson Heat and Frost Insulator to install, remove and maintain insulation on plant equipment across the site. The work covers piping, vessels, tanks, boilers and ductwork, along with metal jacketing and the safe handling of asbestos.
The role is under the M&E Union collective agreement and works four 10-hour days for a 40-hour week. It is fully on site. Expect physical work in heat and cold, confined spaces, at height and around industrial conditions. 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
- Install and remove insulation on piping, vessels, tanks, boilers and ducts
- Cut and fit insulation around valves, fittings and irregular equipment
- Apply insulating cement and finish coats
- Fabricate and install metal covers and jacketing
- Estimate quantities and choose suitable insulation materials
- Handle and dispose of asbestos and other insulation safely
- Keep the work area clean and organized
- Help train apprentices and new staff
What we’re looking for
- Completed Heat and Frost Insulator apprenticeship or equivalent
- Insulating experience in an industrial or plant setting
- Able to read blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of piping systems, heat transfer and insulation methods
- Safe work practices for hazardous materials, including asbestos
- Skilled with hand and power tools, metal fabrication and layout
- Able to work on your own with little supervision
- 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
- Skilled trades & construction
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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