Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself performing radiological surveys? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for to foresee radioactive hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination and to be acquainted with all established practices and procedures for radiation protection. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

Performing daily routine radiation and contamination surveys of work areas. Establishing barriers and posting signage as required based on survey results. Identifying radiological hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination or affect employees' health and safety. Providing job oversight from a radiological aspect and providing radiological guidance and advice to workers. Discussing Radiation Protection issues with staff in the work area and presenting recommendations assertively and diplomatically. Initiating and establishing any additional desirable control measures beyond those normally established. Exercising judgment in radiological input and advice. Recognizing the importance of a strong reporting culture and understanding the reporting chain for the respective work area. Participating in investigations into unexpected conditions. Offering advice, guidance, and knowledge to determine required actions to mitigate unexpected conditions. Providing radiological advice and guidance to other Radiation Protection Staff and workers. Assisting with training of Group 1 and Group 2 Radiation Surveyors. Assisting Group 2 Radiation Surveyors with routine work and duties as necessary. Completing all required training and maintaining personal training requirements. Utilizing Radiation Protection documents to support decisions and guidance in the work area. Maintaining daily radiological logs that are thorough and accurate. Performing regular compliance surveys and entering survey data into the appropriate software. Determining appropriate Personal Protective Equipment requirements, job time lengths, and ALARA controls using information available. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, or equivalent formal education; OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma; OR Equivalent, and normally has more than 3 years of pertinent experience; OR the equivalent in experience, additional education, and/or training. Successfully complete our online aptitude assessment AND a proctored, internally administered math test. Experience Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred. Supervisory skills and experience considered an asset. Comprehensive knowledge of all instruments used in radiation work and of all radiation protection procedures. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated high sense of individual responsibility. Ability to improvise and to deal adequately with rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrated ability to be tactful and diplomatic, to work effectively with employees of other branches, and to present recommendations in a clear and effective manner. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to influence and/or educate various work groups. Ability to adapt to new work with regard to location or tasks. Demonstrated self-motivated worker who is able to work independently when required. 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

Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week. This position is part of the SPEA Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the SPEA Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment. Work at heights and/or in confined spaces in an industrial setting. In hot/cold temperatures and inclement weather. Shift or irregular hours. Prolonged standing, sitting, kneeling, ladder climbing, and/or wearing respiratory protection.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow Restoring and protecting the environment Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

CNL’s Douglas Point Prototype Reactor (which has now entered the dismantling phase of decommissioning ETA 2070) is located on the Bruce Power site in Bruce County on the east shore of Lake Huron in the Province of Ontario, near the municipality of Kincardine, 2.5 hours north and west of Toronto. The area has thriving lakeside downtown shops and dining options, renowned festivals and events, recreational programming, and an agricultural community, and you'll understand how enticing it is to be a part of this beautiful community.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Douglas Point location, ON.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

Respect Teamwork Accountability Safety Integrity Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL acknowledges that Douglas Point is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations and the Chippewas of Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash, now known as Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land. CNL is committed to building meaningful, respectful relationships with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Métis communities in the region. We acknowledge, respect, and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.