Environmental Remediation Specialist

Job title:

Environmental Remediation Specialist

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and allow you to make a meaningful impact on environmental remediation efforts? Can you see yourself supporting the CNL Environmental Remediation Project initiatives, where you will plan and collaborate with internal teams to ensure that sound environmental remediation practices, approaches, and standards are followed? If so, apply today as this Environmental Remediation Specialist role may be for you – you will also play an essential role in improving action training, developing new processes, and updating existing ones based on self-assessments and benchmarking.If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!What will you be doing!

• Participating in assessments of sites and development of characterization and remediation plans
• Compiling and interpreting data from field and analytical data for reports
• Assisting as needed in other work within the Environmental Remediation team
• Preparing technical documents and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment and Soil Management reports.
• Leveraging experience, knowledge, and available data to recommend strategies for remediation of affected lands.
• Providing support to ensure that plans are in line with the Overview of Decommissioning and Cleanup Plan and applicable standards and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering from a university of recognized standing or membership in a scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience

• Two years of related engineering work experience is desired.
• An environmental site characterization background is mandatory.
• Related experience in health physics or radiochemistry knowledge is considered an asset.
• Related experience in Environmental Remediation and familiarity with remedial technologies and techniques.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Practical working knowledge of the full range of decommissioning and remediation processes applied domestically and internationally is desired.
• Awareness of standards, regulatory requirements, and best available methodologies in remediation, characterization, and risk assessment as they pertain to nuclear remediation work.
• Knowledge of Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment guidelines, Ontario Regulation 153/04, Ontario Regulation 558/00, and Ontario Regulation 406/19 is considered an asset.
• An asset is an understanding of soil descriptions and terminology, along with a general knowledge of soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface monitoring.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Minimum of basic computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite and familiarity with the use of databases.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Ability to review technical/scientific documents and disseminate information
• Knowledge of literature/studies/reports concerning recommended site characterization and remediation guidelines, risk assessment and modelling, as well as international work in the area of remediation of nuclear sites.
• Attention to detail is required for the verification of analytical data.
• Time management, organization, and prioritization skills are essential.
• Ability to understand CNL priorities/strategy.
• Must be Radiation Protection (RP) Group 3 qualified or be able to be RP Group 3 qualified once hired.
• 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 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.

Location: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. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.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-HYBRID

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:01:22 GMT

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