Environmental Technologist

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and let you contribute directly to environmental research? Do you enjoy collecting, processing, and analyzing environmental samples in both field and laboratory settings? Does the idea of performing technical work that supports groundwater and hydrogeology research excite you? If so, our team is seeking an Environmental Technologist who can support analyses involving both radiological and non‑radiological parameters—apply today!

• Performing environmental laboratory work to characterize solid and aqueous samples for contaminant hydrogeology and groundwater remediation projects:
  • Conducting experiments and generating data with minimal supervision.
  • Processing and analyzing samples for parameters such as pH, Eh, and conductivity.
  • Carrying out radiological processing and analyzing environmental samples for carbon‑14, tritium, alpha, beta, gamma, and other required radiological parameters.
• Performing environmental fieldwork in support of various programs:
  • Collecting environmental samples for radiological and non‑radiological analyses.
  • Conducting sampling to support monitoring of Chalk River Laboratories (CRL’s) groundwater treatment systems.
  • Operating and maintaining field equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintaining laboratory and field records:
  • Keeping accurate, neat, and detailed laboratory and field notes.
  • Maintaining quality assurance & control (QA/QC) records in accordance with established procedures.
  • Managing laboratory records by updating and creating spreadsheets/databases, and preparing graphs, figures, and tables.
• Supporting communication and training:
  • Contributing to written reports and memorandums summarizing research findings.
  • Mentoring junior technologists and co‑op students.
  • Collaborating with technologists and scientists across the branch and organization, building and fostering strong working relationships.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Environmental Technology, Applied Geosciences)
  • Higher post‑secondary education (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience, Geology) would be an asset.
• Experience
  • A minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Proven skills in environmental fieldwork and environmental sample collection.
  • Knowledge of field and laboratory analyses of sediment and water samples for environmental parameters.
  • Proven laboratory skills, including chemical preparation and analyses.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to safe environmental laboratory and fieldwork practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail, particularly in keeping records of field and laboratory data, and data QA/QC.
  • Expertise in non‑radiological chemical analysis and routine chemical laboratory methods such as pH, ORP, and conductivity measurements, titrations, use of analytical balances, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to perform field work in outdoor settings year‑round, on‑site and across Canada.
  • Ability to wear site‑specific personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, steel‑toed boots, respirator and hearing protection as needed.
  • A valid Class G Driver’s License.
  • Knowledge of the nuclear industry and radiation protection is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of groundwater treatment systems would be an asset.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status, 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 thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• This position is part of the USW 1568 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll…