Research Technologist

Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriesChalk River, ONvia CNL careers site

  • Full-time
  • Posted 12 days ago
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About the job

This senior technologist leads complex experimental projects at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, from planning and building test rigs to reporting results to clients. The role may supervise technical staff or a major branch facility and works with radioactive and fissile materials.

The job is part of USW 1568 and follows its collective agreement. It is on site full time, 37.5 hours a week across five days. Eligibility for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance is required, with 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.

What you’ll do

  • Plan and run complex research projects and write the reports
  • Represent CNL in technical discussions with other organizations
  • Supervise technical staff in designing and modifying test rigs and components
  • Build and instrument experiments involving high temperature, pressure and power
  • Record experiment data and contribute to technical reports
  • Define procurement needs for experimental equipment
  • Handle radioactive and fissile materials and track fissionable inventory
  • Operate and maintain experimental facilities and equipment

What we’re looking for

  • Technology diploma with more than 15 years of related experience, or high school honours with more than 18 years
  • At least 15 years in experimental R&D or lab operations with a mechanical, engineering or instrumentation focus
  • Electrical, mechanical or instrumentation engineering technology diploma preferred
  • Hands-on mix of lab operation, scientific instrumentation and experiment design
  • Project management skills and sound judgment
  • Good knowledge of CNL work practices and standards
  • 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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