Environmental Specialist

We are looking for an Environmental Protection Specialist to advance our biodiversity monitoring program and support responsible environmental stewardship at our Chalk River location.

• Designing and implementing biodiversity monitoring frameworks to track key species, habitats, and ecological indicators across project areas.
• Maintaining data integrity and quality by establishing protocols for field data collection, storage, validation, and analysis.
• Providing environmental and ecological expertise during project planning, impact assessments, and design reviews.
• Developing, evaluating, and recommending mitigation measures to reduce project impacts on biodiversity, habitat, and natural resources.
• Preparing environmental reports and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards (e.g., mitigation plans, monitoring results, technical memos, Species at Risk permit applications).
• Ensuring regulatory compliance by interpreting relevant legislation, guidelines, permits, and environmental commitments.
• Providing technical guidance and training to project staff on environmental best practices, field protocols, and mitigation strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Honours Bachelor’s in Biology, Science, Environmental Studies or related field from a university of recognized standing, or membership in a scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience
  • At least five years of progressive experience in the environmental field, including demonstrated responsibility growth and proven expertise in wildlife management best practices.
  • Experience in field inspection to ensure compliance with Federal requirements is required.
  • Experience in the development process of a Forest Management Plan, wildlife habitat modelling tools and stakeholder engagement is desirable.
  • Experience in a nuclear facility would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Federal and Ontario environmental laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of species at risk identification, ecology, habitat characteristics, major threats, and survey protocols.
  • Strong working knowledge of mapping software such as Map Info or ArcGIS.
  • Strong communication and public presentation skills.
  • Effective written communication skills to clearly document engagement outcomes and resolutions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with managers, project teams, regulatory affairs, Indigenous communities, and support groups.
  • Ability to assess field and project conditions, identify non‑compliances, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Some knowledge of ISO‑14001 standards and their application is desirable.
  • Familiarity with data management and project management software is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel, and Word.
• 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.

• Working schedule:
  Five days per week, seven and a half hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half hour work week.
• This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement.
• This position requires fieldwork (approximately 25% of the time), including in various weather conditions. The field work would involve walking long distances in a forested environment and being outside for an extended period.
• The office working environment (approximately 75% of the time) is provided in a cubicle and/or shared‑space setting.

This role is a fully onsite position that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely.

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. For more information, read all about it.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via  All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways, and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. We recognize and affirm all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.