Effluent/Environmental Monitoring Technologist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an Effluent/Environmental Monitoring Technologist in Chalk River, ON. The role involves conducting weekly Air Effluent Monitoring sample analyses, maintaining data systems, calibrating equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental monitoring. Candidates should have relevant education or extensive experience, with skills in radiological analyses and database management preferred. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and eligibility for security clearance are required.
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself conducting weekly Air Effluent Monitoring sample analysis, contributing to annual reviews, and interfacing with environmental partners on monitoring station reports? Does the idea of developing, maintaining, and facilitating environmental monitoring bring you a spark of joy? Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? Our Chalk River location is looking for an Effluent/Environmental Monitoring Technologist to get on board! Apply today!

What will you be doing!
• Conducting weekly Air Effluent Monitoring (AEM) sample analysis, including gamma spectrometry, gross alpha/beta, and tritium counting.
• Logging and inputting sample analysis data into the branch’s Laboratory Information Management System (Labworks).
• Helping support (Labworks) maintenance.
• Updating the system to ensure optimized functioning of the data repository system.
• Calibrating and procuring equipment to ensure availability of adequate monitoring equipment.
• Providing environmental monitoring support to the branch and other CNL groups to help ensure compliance with effluent monitoring.
• Participating in inter-laboratory studies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data analysis methods and results.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:
• Education
• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education in a field relevant to the position (e.g. Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety, Environmental Technician/Engineering,
Chemistry).
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• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a work environment that requires following established procedures, ideally in quality assurance and quality control environments.
• Experience completing radiological analyses (e.g. gamma spectrometry, gross alpha/beta, and tritium counting)is desirable.
• Functional knowledge of maintaining a database system or Excel spreadsheets would be an asset.
• Experience related to lab equipment and electronics troubleshooting, problem analysis, and problem assessment would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Adequate knowledge of and ability to work with potentially low levels of radioactive materials.
• CNL’s Radiation Protection Group 2 training and knowledge is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of gamma spectrometry, gas flow proportional counting, photomultiplier and Geiger-based radiological instrumentation, and liquid scintillation counting.
• Some understanding of laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate fine attention to details and critical thinking.
• Excellent organizational skills and record-keeping.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to follow and assist in developing new procedures.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities pertaining to electronic repair, and troubleshooting skills with complex analogue and digital circuits would be an asset.
• 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:
• Handling small filter samples.
• Troubleshooting equipment could involve pinch points.
• It may require moderate physical effort and a fitness level to perform tasks.
• Mainly laboratory work but could include fieldwork to support EMB’s electronics technicians.
• When performing field work, may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

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.