Environmental Specialist

Location: Pinawa

Do you want to be at the forefront of protecting the environment while supporting Canada’s nuclear legacy? Are you passionate about ensuring environmental compliance, driving continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact on communities and ecosystems? Would you thrive in a role where your expertise influences operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship? Our Whiteshell location is looking for an  Environmental Specialist  to oversee environmental compliance, support effluent and environmental monitoring programs, and collaborate with project teams.

If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What you will be doing!

Coordinating internal and external ISO audits and compliance evaluations.

Developing and updating Environmental Aspect Assessment reports and Operational Control reports with facility managers and staff.

Delivering training to internal staff.

Gathering and evaluating site radiological/non-radiological effluent monitoring results from various media.

Promoting improvement, issuing letters or memos, reporting on performance, and writing summary reports as requested.

Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education

A University degree (4 years) in Environmental Studies or related scientific disciplines (including Physics and Chemistry) OR Ten (10) years of equivalent post-educational experience in environmental management may be considered.

Experience

A very good understanding of environmental management principles is essential.

Familiarity with various environmental monitoring techniques would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with federal, provincial and municipal regulations.

Working knowledge of radiation protection principles an asset.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

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.”

Working Conditions

We have a compressed work week:
Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This position is part of the WPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer:

A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days

Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period

Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing

A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow

Restoring and protecting the environment

Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL.

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced…