Waste Characterization Instrumentation Specialist

Acting as the technical authority for characterization instrumentation across all waste characterization activities.

Establishing, implementing, and maintaining standardized instrumentation practices, including configuration, calibration, and operational use.

Ensuring characterization data is accurate, traceable, and defensible, meeting regulatory and industry requirements.

Establishing and maintaining technical processes, procedures, and documentation required to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements

Monitoring, evaluating, and implementing emerging characterization technologies, tools, and techniques.

Providing technical oversight of vendor performance and service delivery to ensure alignment with operational and quality requirements.

Evaluating and providing technical oversight of proposed instrumentation changes to assess impacts on data quality, method validity, operational use, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements prior to implementation.

Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Education At minimum, A Bachelors (Honour) 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.

At minimum, A Bachelors (Honour) 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 Minimum 5 years of experience in waste characterization, or comparable field. Demonstrated experience in instrumentation and analytical systems. Experience using databases, information management systems, maintenance management systems and document management. Experience with Quality Assurance or Quality Control) frameworks, data validation processes, and ISO accreditation (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025) is considered an asset.

Minimum 5 years of experience in waste characterization, or comparable field.

Demonstrated experience in instrumentation and analytical systems.

Experience using databases, information management systems, maintenance management systems and document management.

Experience with Quality Assurance or Quality Control) frameworks, data validation processes, and ISO accreditation (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025) is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams and SharePoint. Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation systems across field, laboratory, and facility environments. Ability to establish technical standards, influence organizational practices, lead multidisciplinary initiatives, and communicate effectively with operations, programs, vendors, and management stakeholders desired.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams and SharePoint.

Ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation systems across field, laboratory, and facility environments.

Ability to establish technical standards, influence organizational practices, lead multidisciplinary initiatives, and communicate effectively with operations, programs, vendors, and management stakeholders desired.

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.”

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 schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) 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. 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.

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.

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow

Restoring and protecting the environment

Contributing to the health of Canadians

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife , right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke , you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance .

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

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

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values :

Respect

Teamwork

Accountability

Safety

Integrity

Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer . If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected] . 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. CNL recognizes and affirms 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.