About the job
This operations specialist role, aimed at engineering graduates, serves as the operations voice for facilities at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The specialist provides technical, budget and schedule oversight, supports maintenance of facility systems, handles radioactive materials safely and is cross-trained to run several facilities.
The job is in the CRPEG bargaining unit under its collective agreement. It is mostly on site, with occasional remote work if wanted, on a 37.5-hour week over five days. Work is in moderate radiation hazard areas with protective equipment, and at times means responding to emergencies around the clock. Level 2 (Secret) clearance is required, which needs at least 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Provide technical, budget and schedule oversight for facilities
- Represent operations in facility decisions
- Support maintenance of facility systems
- Operate facility systems safely and efficiently
- Handle radioactive materials using proper precautions
- Cross-train to operate multiple facilities
What we’re looking for
- Honours bachelor's in engineering or science
- Nuclear or operations experience is an asset
- General knowledge of nuclear, mechanical, chemical and electrical systems
- Able to stay calm and make sound calls under pressure and in emergencies
- Basic knowledge of project planning, budgeting, procurement and finance
- Strong written and spoken communication
- Eligible for Level 2 (Secret) 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
- Students welcome
- 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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