Research and Development Scientist​/Engineer

Do you enjoy developing innovative technologies and solving complex technical challenges? Can you see yourself designing inspection tools, analyzing data, and advancing monitoring technologies that support critical nuclear infrastructure and components? Our team is looking for a Research and Development Scientist/Engineer to contribute to cutting‑edge work in computer modelling, sensor design, signal processing, and data analysis. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

• Developing and leading R&D projects focused on concrete and cementitious materials, including the non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete structures.
• Applying advanced experimental, numerical, and analytical techniques to characterize concrete materials.
• Conducting research related to freeze-thaw cycling, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), acoustic monitoring, and cementitious sensors.
• Designing, constructing, and operating specialized testing apparatus and data acquisition systems.
• Performing experimental studies and developing innovative solutions to address customer-identified challenges.
• Leading and supervising technical staff while ensuring the safe operation of laboratory equipment and completion of job hazard assessments.
• Assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing technical guidance to project team members.
• Initiating, planning, executing, and reporting on project activities and deliverables.
• Preparing technical and project proposals in support of new and ongoing work.
• Managing project work packages, schedules, resources, and milestones.
• Writing technical reports, procedures, and supporting project documentation.
• Following documentation processes and standards to ensure quality and compliance.
• Reviewing technical documents and resolving comments through effective disposition and documentation control.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • At minimum, a Bachelor (Honours) 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.
  • A master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering or physics from a university of recognized standing or a member of a provincial professional engineering association would be considered an asset.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certification (e.g., RT) in one or more methods.
• Experience
  • Postdoctoral studies or 2-3 years of experience working in the government or private sector.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated experience with radiation-based measurements and experimentation.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including experience with Monte Carlo analysis.
  • High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency in programming using multiple computer languages.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients.
  • Knowledge of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of electronic equipment, instrument networking, and data manipulation.
• 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 schedule:
  Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a…