2025 Summer Student – Mechanical Technologist Student

Job title:

2025 Summer Student – Mechanical Technologist Student

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work this Winter, keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today!The Mechanical Equipment Development (MED) Branch at the Chalk River Laboratories designs, develops and builds equipment to support needs of the Canadian nuclear industry. A typical example of the equipment developed would be tooling to perform remote inspection of a nuclear facility. This opportunity is for a mechanical engineering technology student to contribute to a team that is designing new equipment, assembling and testing the equipment in lab facilities.Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of January 5th at 11:59 pm EST to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.Department: Mechanical Equipment Development
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months (May-August)
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Year of study: 2nd year of studyWhat you will be doing:

• Designing mechanical parts using 3D CAD software.
• Creating assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Evaluating and selecting components from manufacturer’s catalogues.
• Producing engineering drawings that are compliant with the ASME Y14.5-2009 drawing standard.
• Selecting appropriate tolerances and performing tolerance stack analysis.
• Performing dimensional inspections of existing components.
• Assembling prototype tooling.
• Testing prototype tooling.
• Technical writing.
• Performing mechanical design calculations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Education /Experience

• Completed a minimum of four (4) semesters of a six (6) semester Mechanical Technologist diploma course at the college level. Applications from students currently studying at the university level will not be considered for this position.
• Achieved a minimum of a “B” grade in a college level 3D solid modeling course. Experience with Autodesk Inventor is preferred but proficiency in SOLIDWORKS or Pro/ENGINEER will be considered as equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ability to work in either the metric or imperial measurement system.
• The ability to read technical drawings.
• The ability to evaluate and select appropriate tolerances that are to be applied to technical drawings.
• The ability to create and dimension technical drawings.
• The ability to demonstrate the correct use of dimensional metrology tools.
• Knowledge of technologies outside of traditional mechanical design.
• General computer literacy with the Microsoft operating system as well as Microsoft Office.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills using English as the workplace language.
• Good organizational skills, be versatile and adaptable and be able to work in a team environment. A good work ethic is a must.
• 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.”

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 Students:

• Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term);
• 1 Company Floating Holiday;
• Instead of accumulative vacation time, students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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

Location:CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the . Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read for more on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.#LI-ONSITE

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:15:24 GMT

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