About the job
This technician works in the Recycle Fuel Fabrication Laboratories at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, helping with fuel fabrication, actinide chemistry and molten salt work under a supervising technician.
The position is part of USW 1568 and its collective agreement. It is on site, 37.5 hours over five days. The lab carries a moderate radiation hazard, so protective equipment and a respirator are required. Candidates must be eligible for a Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires at least 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Fabricate and characterize fuel materials
- Install, inspect and modify fuel fabrication equipment
- Commission new equipment for fabrication and characterization
- Run R&D and compliance tests to work plans and specifications
- Help write work plans and procedures and solve equipment problems
- Track zone inventories of fissile materials
- Record data in route sheets and logbooks
What we’re looking for
- Technology diploma in a relevant field, or high school plus more than 3 years of related experience
- One to three years of relevant experience is an asset
- Glovebox, nuclear fuel handling or licensed facility experience is an asset
- Good lab practice, record keeping and Word and Excel skills
- Able to wear a respirator
- Calm and responsible in emergencies
- 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
- 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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