Drill Rig Operator

Overview

Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? Do you enjoy developing, maintaining, and facilitating environmental monitoring on-site? Are you experienced in helping conduct environmental surveys and following strict procedures? If you answered yes, then we may have the role for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Drill Rig Operator to join the team. Apply today!

• Assisting in the drilling of wells and boreholes using both rotary and percussive drill rigs, following appropriate regulations.
• Maintaining wells to ensure preservation of groundwater and the ability to take representative samples.
• Assisting in regularly collecting well water level measurements from over 2000 wells across the Chalk River Site as directed by the site geohydrologists.
• Allowing accurate mapping of groundwater flows and mapping of known contamination plumes.
• Helping in the collection of contamination readings of soil and vegetation.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Minimum of secondary school graduation.
• Experience
  • Experience with heavy equipment.
  • Experience working in all weather conditions.
  • Demonstrated experience with rotary and percussive drill rig operation is an advantage and an asset.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for mechanical equipment servicing and maintenance would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to follow specific procedures and maintain accurate logs.
  • Heavy equipment (i.e., drill rig equipment) familiarity and ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Radiation protection and safety-related procedures would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of drilling methods, depth measurement and site preparation would be an asset.
  • Awareness of local and environmental regulations relating to drilling activities would be an asset.
  • Licensed to operate light motor vehicles (G).
  • Possession of DZ licence would be an advantage.
• 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.”

• Physically fit, capable of lifting, carrying and handling the borehole drilling tools and equipment within occupationally-approved limits.
• Must be willing and able to wear respirators and other personal protective clothing and equipment as might be required by the job.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all seasons.

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!

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 Canadian Shield. 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 here for more on our DEI 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.