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Operations Specialist; Engineering Grad

Job in Laurentian Hills, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 CAD Yearly CAD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Operations Specialist (Engineering Grad)
Location: Laurentian Hills

Can you see yourself playing a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical facility systems? In this position, you’ll support technical maintenance activities, provide operational insight for budgeting and scheduling, and act as a representative for Facilities operations across multiple projects. You’ll also be cross‑trained to operate various facilities and become familiar with the precautions required when working with radioactive materials.

If you’re ready for a dynamic role where your expertise helps keep essential systems running smoothly, this opportunity is a great fit. Apply today!

What will you be doing!
  • Assisting in providing technical support for the maintenance of all systems.
  • Being responsible for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of all Facility systems.
  • Being familiar with the appropriate methods and precautions required for the handling of radioactive materials.
  • Being cross-trained in operating multiple facilities efficiently, safely, and competently.
  • Performing other related duties appropriate to the assigned level.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
  • Education
    • Honours Bachelor 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.
  • Experience
    • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member and to respond to challenging schedule demands.
    • Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergencies, hazardous conditions, or unusual production demands.
    • Experience in nuclear operations is an asset.
    • General knowledge of nuclear, mechanical, chemistry, and electrical.
    • Direct experience in an operations environment would be an asset
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication abilities.
    • Self-motivated and driven.
    • Comfortable in performing work with short timelines and high pressure.
    • Must have broad training or educational qualifications specific to the job duties; be willing to obtain or attend further training and accreditation.
    • Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions.
    • Must possess sound judgment.
    • Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member and to respond to challenging schedule demands.
    • Must possess a high sense of individual responsibility.
    • Knowledge of process, mechanical and electrical systems operations and maintenance practices.
    • Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, and coordination of resources.
    • Basic knowledge of procurement and financial processes.
  • 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:
  • Work in moderate radiation hazard environments where personal protective equipment is required.
  • As a safety requirement, the environment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights, and signals.
  • Ability to respond calmly and responsibly to emergencies 24/7 at times.
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…
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