Environmental Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is hiring an Environmental Specialist in Pinawa, MB, Canada. The role involves implementing and improving the Environmental Management System, coordinating audits, developing assessments, and providing training. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Studies or a related field, with experience in environmental management. The position requires knowledge of regulations and monitoring techniques, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
Ready to build a career that protects the environment, strengthens compliance, and supports sustainable operations?

We’re seeking a passionate, detail‑driven
Environmental Specialist
who’s excited to make a real impact through environmental stewardship, data-driven decision‑making, and operational excellence.

Do you enjoy protecting the environment and ensuring work is done the right way?

Can you see yourself collaborating with teams and making a real impact at Whiteshell Laboratories?

If so, this
Environmental Specialist
role may be for you—apply today.

What will you be doing!
• Supporting the implementation and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System at Whiteshell Laboratories in alignment with ISO 14001 principles.
• Coordinating internal and external ISO 14001 audits and environmental compliance evaluations.
• Developing and updating environmental aspect assessments and operational control documentation with facility managers.
• Delivering Environmental Management System training to internal staff.
• Gathering and evaluating radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring results across multiple media.
• Diagnosing causes of monitoring excursions and promoting corrective and preventative improvements.
• Monitoring for conditions that could lead to unintended environmental releases and investigating incidents as they occur.
• Preparing correspondence, performance reports, and summary documentation related to environmental monitoring and EMS performance.
• Contributing to the Annual Compliance Monitoring Report to ensure submission to the CNSC by April 30.
• Preparing and issuing the Annual Environmental Monitoring Report to the CNSC by June 30.
• Providing specialist environmental protection support to facility managers to support the fulfillment of management responsibilities.
• Supporting assigned project teams with environmental oversight and expertise.
• Other duties as assigned by your Manager.

What we are looking for:
• Education
• University degree (four years) in Environmental Studies or a related scientific discipline, including Physics or Chemistry.
• An equivalent combination of education and a minimum of ten years of post-educational experience in environmental management will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience
• Demonstrated a strong understanding of environmental management principles.
• Demonstrated familiarity with environmental monitoring techniques and programs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Applied knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations to support continuous compliance.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Environmental Management System requirements, considered an asset.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of radiation protection principles is considered an asset.
• Willing to complete and successfully completed formal and on-the-job Radiation Protection training relevant to the role.
• Ability to work effectively as a well-organized, self-motivated team member in operational and decommissioning environments.
• Demonstrated strong individual accountability and commitment to achieving team and organizational goals.
• 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:
• This position is part of the
Whiteshell Professional Employees Group
and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG 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.
• Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
• We have a compressed workweek: four days, ten hours per day, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

Location: Onsite

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note:
This is a
fully onsite position
based at our
Whiteshell site, Manitoba
.

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

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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.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.