About the job
This Instrumentation Technologist provides electronic and instrument services to the Radiation Protection Department at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The work involves calibrating, testing, repairing and documenting the radiation detection instruments that the site relies on for safety and regulatory compliance.
The role is fully on site, on a 37.5 hour week of five 7.5 hour days, and is part of the USW 1568 bargaining unit under its collective agreement. You need to be able to hear audio signals from equipment and to wear respirators and other PPE. 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
- Calibrate, test and maintain radiation protection instruments using traceable standards
- Find out-of-tolerance readings, investigate anomalies and fix the cause
- Prepare calibration certificates and quality control records
- Troubleshoot and repair radiation detectors and related electronics
- Maintain the calibration and test equipment
- Work with RP staff, clients and vendors to resolve equipment issues
- Plan and prioritize work to meet service commitments
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma plus 2 to 3 years of experience, or high school plus 5 to 8 years of progressive experience
- Experience with radiation detection instruments, electronic repair and calibration systems
- Experience keeping calibration and QA records to set standards
- Working knowledge of electronic theory, measurement and test equipment
- Holds Group 2 Radiation Protection training or can earn and maintain it
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and data management systems
- 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
- Skilled trades & construction
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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