About the job
This R&D Scientist/Engineer develops and leads research on concrete and cementitious materials at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, with a focus on non-destructive testing of concrete structures. The work spans freeze-thaw studies, acoustic monitoring, sensor development, test rig design and project management.
The position is covered by the CRPEG collective agreement and runs 37.5 hours a week over five days. It is on site, with occasional remote days if the employee wishes. The job mixes office and lab work, light lifting and standard protective gear, possibly including respirators. 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
- Lead R&D projects on concrete and non-destructive testing of structures
- Characterize concrete with experimental, numerical and analytical methods
- Research freeze-thaw, acoustic monitoring and cementitious sensors
- Build and run test apparatus and data acquisition systems
- Supervise technical staff and complete job hazard assessments
- Write proposals, technical reports and procedures
- Manage work packages, schedules and milestones
What we’re looking for
- Honours bachelor's in engineering or science, or membership in a statutory professional body
- Postdoctoral work or 2 to 3 years of government or industry experience
- NDT certification in one or more methods, such as RT
- Experience with radiation-based measurements and Monte Carlo analysis
- Programming skills in several languages
- Master's or PhD in engineering or physics is an asset
- 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
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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