Job Description
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and supporting safe, effective remediation activities?
Do you enjoy hands‑on field work and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex environmental challenges?
Can you see yourself playing an important role in environmental cleanup projects—from characterization through remediation execution?
If you answered yes, this may be the perfect opportunity for you—apply today and make a real impact at CNL!
What Will You Be Doing?
As an Environmental Remediation Technologist, you will support environmental characterization and remediation activities at Chalk River Laboratories. You will work closely with professional staff and field teams to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved procedures. Your responsibilities will include:
Executing characterization and remediation activities, including mock‑up testing, in accordance with approved Work Control Documents and procedures
Following the Integrated Work Control Process
Adhering to all CNL safety procedures and policies
Mentoring junior technical and support staff involved in characterization and remediation activities
Completing post‑remediation and characterization field close‑out activities, including arranging the disposition of radioactive and/or hazardous waste
Maintaining equipment, procuring consumable supplies, and coordinating the fabrication of specialized tools
Assisting professional staff with the preparation of reports, memos, work plans, and procedures
Supporting advance planning activities for field campaigns
Collecting field data and assisting in the interpretation of results from both field activities and historical records
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, typically with two (2) to three (3) years of pertinent technological experience
OR
Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, with ten (10) to twelve (12) years of pertinent and progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Experience
Experience collecting and managing environmental samples (e.g., sediment, soil, groundwater)
Training or hands‑on experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Knowledge or hands‑on experience with field analytical methods
Experience working in field environments with a strong emphasis on safety
Previous environmental characterization and/or remediation experience is considered an asset
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively with a variety of disciplines at all organizational levels
Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines
Ability to safely wear a respirator during indoor and outdoor environmental characterization activities
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which requires a minimum 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 role operates on a compressed work schedule.
Working Schedule:
Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day, for a forty (40) hour work week.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world appeal to you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be leaders in solving the problems that matter most.
From developing clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, to advancing targeted cancer treatments, to global leadership in environmental remediation—our work makes a meaningful difference.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One—no waiting period
Tuition support to help you continue learning and growing
A pension plan to support your future
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 in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River Laboratory offers an environmentally pristine setting with forests, hills, and lakes that support diverse wildlife. Nearby communities such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River provide outstanding outdoor recreation and quality of life.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering a workplace free from barriers where equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to how we work and grow. We welcome and celebrate employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.
We are proud to uphold our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence.
CNL is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate your needs when applying. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
CNL operates on lands traditionally stewarded by Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge and respect the historic and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples across Canada
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and supporting safe, effective remediation activities?
Do you enjoy hands‑on field work and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex environmental challenges?
Can you see yourself playing an important role in environmental cleanup projects—from characterization through remediation execution?
If you answered yes, this may be the perfect opportunity for you—apply today and make a real impact at CNL!
What Will You Be Doing?
As an Environmental Remediation Technologist, you will support environmental characterization and remediation activities at Chalk River Laboratories. You will work closely with professional staff and field teams to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved procedures. Your responsibilities will include:
Executing characterization and remediation activities, including mock‑up testing, in accordance with approved Work Control Documents and procedures
Following the Integrated Work Control Process
Adhering to all CNL safety procedures and policies
Mentoring junior technical and support staff involved in characterization and remediation activities
Completing post‑remediation and characterization field close‑out activities, including arranging the disposition of radioactive and/or hazardous waste
Maintaining equipment, procuring consumable supplies, and coordinating the fabrication of specialized tools
Assisting professional staff with the preparation of reports, memos, work plans, and procedures
Supporting advance planning activities for field campaigns
Collecting field data and assisting in the interpretation of results from both field activities and historical records
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, typically with two (2) to three (3) years of pertinent technological experience
OR
Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, with ten (10) to twelve (12) years of pertinent and progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Experience
Experience collecting and managing environmental samples (e.g., sediment, soil, groundwater)
Training or hands‑on experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Knowledge or hands‑on experience with field analytical methods
Experience working in field environments with a strong emphasis on safety
Previous environmental characterization and/or remediation experience is considered an asset
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively with a variety of disciplines at all organizational levels
Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines
Ability to safely wear a respirator during indoor and outdoor environmental characterization activities
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which requires a minimum 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 role operates on a compressed work schedule.
Working Schedule:
Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day, for a forty (40) hour work week.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world appeal to you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be leaders in solving the problems that matter most.
From developing clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, to advancing targeted cancer treatments, to global leadership in environmental remediation—our work makes a meaningful difference.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One—no waiting period
Tuition support to help you continue learning and growing
A pension plan to support your future
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 in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River Laboratory offers an environmentally pristine setting with forests, hills, and lakes that support diverse wildlife. Nearby communities such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River provide outstanding outdoor recreation and quality of life.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering a workplace free from barriers where equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to how we work and grow. We welcome and celebrate employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities.
We are proud to uphold our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence.
CNL is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate your needs when applying. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
CNL operates on lands traditionally stewarded by Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge and respect the historic and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples across Canada
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Environmental remediation technologist position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
