Are you excited by the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving clean energy innovation and environmental stewardship? Do you take pride in precision, prioritize safety, and thrive in a collaborative work environment? If so, this could be the perfect fit for you. Our Chalk River site is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintainer/Hoisting Engineer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to critical operations that support a cleaner, safer future. If you’re safety-oriented, hands-on, and ready to make a difference—apply today and help power progress!

What will you be doing!

• Performing all hoisting and rigging operations using a variety of hoisting equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, etc.
• Performing routine maintenance.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools and equipment.
• Adhering to provincial, federal and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings.
• Assisting in the training, coaching and mentoring of apprentices and co-op students in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting and development of skills by demonstrating techniques.
• Monitoring, assessing and correcting work performance.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Secondary school graduation diploma and certificate of qualification as a Hoisting Engineer, typically acquired through the completion of the required 6000-hour apprenticeship.
• Experience
  • Experience is not required, but would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Must possess a Class G Vehicle License as per the Ministry of Transportation and Communication guidelines.
  • Knowledge of hoisting and rigging equipment, such as forklifts, mobile cranes, and stair climbers, to lift and move heavy loads and weights as per customer requirements.
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance on the machines, such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling and reporting the need for other repairs or scheduled maintenance.
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable programs and standards such as CEC, CSA and ULC codes.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to be able to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support,
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.