Environmental Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an Environmental Specialist in Laurentian Hills, ON. The role involves developing environmental protection standards, leading investigations, and managing the Environmental Data Management System. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, experience in nuclear facilities, and strong communication and organizational skills. The position requires office work with periodic field presence and security clearance eligibility.
What will you be doing!
• Developing Environmental Protection program corporate standards, procedures and related documentation associated with monitoring programs.
• Establishing, documenting and maintaining site specific monitoring program specifications.
• Leading investigations into adverse effluent quality conditions, in consultation with monitoring services staff, facility staff, Facility Managers, and other Environmental Specialists.
• Establishing best practices and monitoring program improvements.
• Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the corporate Environmental Data Management System to ensure long‑term viability and usefulness; this includes historical and steady‑state data management, stakeholder relations, marketing efforts, feedback solicitation and integration into planning around system fixes, enhancements and upgrades, licensing renewals, and budgeting.
• Assisting in other areas of the environmental protection program.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:
• Education
• Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing OR membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience
• Experience in a nuclear facility would be desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Familiarity with Environmental Aspects of the operation of nuclear sites would be highly desirable.
• Ability to interact effectively with managers and staff of facilities, laboratories, and support groups, and to work as a part of a team is required.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Good organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail, are required.
• Knowledge or foundation in data management software (e.g., databases) is required.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
• Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• Predominantly office work, periodic field presence required, frequent interactions with field & laboratory staff, facility staff & managers, and other Environmental Specialists.

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 for your future 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!

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work‑life balance.

Please note:

This is a fully on‑site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

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!

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.
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. 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.