Waste Characterization Specialist

Overview

CNL is seeking a Waste Characterization Specialist for a vacancy in Chalk River, ON. Within CNL, Environmental Engineers are referred to as Waste Characterization Specialists. The purpose of this position is to determine the characterization needs of a facility to undergo decommissioning. Characterization of a facility identifies the radiological and industrial hazard associated with a facility to be decommissioned in order to prepare detailed work plans and identify the required waste paths.

What you will be doing!

The general accountabilities associated with this position are as follows:

• Perform historical reviews and gap analyses to determine characterization needs of a facility
• Perform field walk downs to define scopes of work
• Prepare characterization documents; scoping survey plans, characterization plans and sampling work plans using the Integrated Work Control Process
• Provide input for the development of schedules of characterization activities to align with project milestones set out in the APWB
• Coordinate and monitor field activities with various service groups: IH, RP, Trades, WMO, etc.
• Arrange for sample shipment and analysis with internal and external analytical chemistry laboratories
• Review survey results and sample analysis results
• Prepare characterization reports
• Train and mentor facility staff in all areas of characterization
• Liaise with CNL support group personnel and external contractors providing characterization services

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Honour's Bachelor Degree 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.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a nuclear operational or Decommissioning environment.
• Knowledge and application of Radiation Protection principles, measurements and contamination control. A minimum of Group 3 certification is required.
• Knowledge of Waste Management principles and practices.
• An understanding of the CNSC regulations and how they apply to the CRL Facility Decommissioning activities
• Effective at leading, team building and communicating to organize and direct a working group.
• Possesses strong verbal & written communication skills and good questioning attitude.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable of CNL’s compliance program requirements and experienced in preparing/providing supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Ability to:

• Interpret complex drawings and specifications in either paper of electronic format
• Work under pressure, conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team to meet schedule deadlines
• Be available to take assignments outside of the CRL site

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We are reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, 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.

Compressed work week
! You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

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!

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires regular work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also permitting the employee to spend the majority of their time working remotely, should they so desire. CNL employees who choose to work remotely the majority of the time are provided with the equipment required to be successful at their remote workplace (laptop, chair, monitor, etc.);

however, they are not provided a dedicated onsite…