Hoisting and Rigging Engineering Specialist

• Using the structure of CNL’s Engineering Change Control procedure, create hoisting and rigging plans for nuclear and non-nuclear lifts at CRL.
• Investigating, defining, and documenting design requirements.
• Creating written design deliverables. Delegating and overseeing creation of drawings.
• Providing technical support to field work, then close out job.
• Reviewing and providing input to Hoisting and Rigging plans produced by others.
• Reviewing planning packages for conformance to design, applicable standards and industry best practice.
• Providing feedback to planners.
• Providing technical support to field work.
• Subject matter expert review and update to CNL’s hoisting and rigging standards.
• Keeping current with industry codes and best practices.
• Updating CNL hoisting and rigging standards to reflect the latest industry codes and best practices.
• Monitoring training records, and ensuring proper training for staff working on hoisting and rigging.
• Investigating and reporting on system failures and emergent events.
• Travelling to the field, researching drawings and analyzing laboratory results to determine and report the nature and causes of failure.
• Developing and documenting plans for resolutions.
• Providing follow-up support to implement recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Education
  • At minimum, a Bachelor's (Honours) in mechanical or chemical 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.
  • Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a professional engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated nuclear or industrial setting.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to use a computer with typical office software and some specialty programs for accessing CNL-specific information.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Ability to perform typical calculations for hoisting and rigging design and analysis.
  • Understands the function of hoisting and rigging systems and components found in industrial settings.
  • Understands industry regulations, codes, standards and quality assurance for hoisting and rigging in nuclear and industrial settings.
  • Understands Mechanical safety standards applicable to Canadian and Ontario hoisting and rigging applications and Canadian nuclear facilities.
• Security clearance eligibility required:
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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:  

• 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 theCRPEG Unionand is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in theCRPEG 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.

   

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for aclean and secure worldexcite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation ofclean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developingtargeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership inenvironmental 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 
• Adefined-benefit pension plan or adefined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You? 

• Deliveringclean energyfor today and tomorrow 
• Restoring and protecting the environment 
• Contributing to thehealth of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL! 

Location: Fully Onsite

This role is afully 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 theOttawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting withforests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such asDeep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleledoutdoor adventures and a fantasticwork-life balance.

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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

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

• Respect
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Safety 
• Integrity
• Excellence

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

CNL is anequal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know viajobs@cnl.ca. 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.   

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