Environmental Specialist

Can you see yourself supporting the radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring program at CNL? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location (CRL) is looking for an Environmental Specialist to establish best practices and monitoring program improvements. Apply today!

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.
• Leading/assisting in investigations related to field quality control deviations associated with the monitoring programs.
• Establishing best practices and monitoring program improvements.
• Acting as backup for coordinating approvals for non-routine discharge requests.
• 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 will be required including, but not limited to:
• Assisting in identifying, documenting, and evaluating the significance of operations, activities and projects at the CRL site.
• Assisting in ongoing operation and maintenance of the program so as to ensure that the CRL site maintains ISO-14001 registration.
• Assisting in periodic updates to the CRL site Environmental Risk Assessment.
• Assisting other CNL sites as necessary.
• 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.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Work experience in a nuclear facility would be desirable.
  • 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.
  • Good mathematical skills is 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:

• Predominantly office work, periodic field presence required, frequent interactions with field & laboratory staff, facility staff & managers, and other Environmental Specialists.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters 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.

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!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

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