Job Description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself recommending and implementing modifications to established governing manuals and procedures, and devising new and streamlined solutions? Do you like to act as a point of contact for the program and regularly interfacing with various organizations? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Fitness for Service Functional Specialist, apply today!
What will you be doing!
Recommending and implementing modifications to established governing manuals and procedures, devising new and streamlined solutions, assessing compliance with technical requirements, determining applicable acceptance criteria, and approving programmatic changes.
Performing the role of author or reviewer for various functional level procedures Fitness for Service Manager, ensuring requirements are adequately captured.
Working to ensure that program documentation remains aligned with requirements and governance of other function support areas.
Acting by continuously improving, and/or revising the program. Auditing findings, trends, and observations and developing improvements and identifying process efficiencies.
Acting as a point of contact for the program and regularly interfacing with various organizations including design, procurement, maintenance, operations, quality assurance, safety engineering, Decommissioning and Waste Management, Research and Development, and projects.
Interfacing with various line organizations to understand any challenges and to acting upon suggested improvements to existing processes.
Providing input into maintenance and work management projects being performed on site.
Tracking and facilitating the implementation of ageing management at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNLs) class 1B nuclear facilities. Providing technical advice and reviewing on the development of required documents when requested.
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
Working knowledge of CNL’s organizational structure, work processes and technology, Management System, CSA-N286 series of standards, and REGDOC 2.6.3
Knowledge and experience with maintenance, work management and reliability. Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system.
Experience in delivery of training and presentations would be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to function independently in the technical area(s).
Ability to understand regulator requirement and technical standards and interpret for others.
Proven initiative and motivation.
Good people skills to work with peers as well as both internal and external customers in a team environment.
Proficiency in both written and oral communications is required.
Must be proficient in MS Office software used by CNL.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
A good team player with strong commitment to maintain quality principles and objectives.
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: 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.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG 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.
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: Hybrid Onsite Eligible
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, 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!
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 [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
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.
#LI-HYBRID
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
What will you be doing!
Recommending and implementing modifications to established governing manuals and procedures, devising new and streamlined solutions, assessing compliance with technical requirements, determining applicable acceptance criteria, and approving programmatic changes.
Performing the role of author or reviewer for various functional level procedures Fitness for Service Manager, ensuring requirements are adequately captured.
Working to ensure that program documentation remains aligned with requirements and governance of other function support areas.
Acting by continuously improving, and/or revising the program. Auditing findings, trends, and observations and developing improvements and identifying process efficiencies.
Acting as a point of contact for the program and regularly interfacing with various organizations including design, procurement, maintenance, operations, quality assurance, safety engineering, Decommissioning and Waste Management, Research and Development, and projects.
Interfacing with various line organizations to understand any challenges and to acting upon suggested improvements to existing processes.
Providing input into maintenance and work management projects being performed on site.
Tracking and facilitating the implementation of ageing management at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNLs) class 1B nuclear facilities. Providing technical advice and reviewing on the development of required documents when requested.
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
Working knowledge of CNL’s organizational structure, work processes and technology, Management System, CSA-N286 series of standards, and REGDOC 2.6.3
Knowledge and experience with maintenance, work management and reliability. Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system.
Experience in delivery of training and presentations would be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to function independently in the technical area(s).
Ability to understand regulator requirement and technical standards and interpret for others.
Proven initiative and motivation.
Good people skills to work with peers as well as both internal and external customers in a team environment.
Proficiency in both written and oral communications is required.
Must be proficient in MS Office software used by CNL.
Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
A good team player with strong commitment to maintain quality principles and objectives.
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: 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.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG 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.
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: Hybrid Onsite Eligible
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, 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!
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 [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
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.
#LI-HYBRID
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fitness for Service Functional Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer 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 IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
