Instrumentation Technologist

Do you enjoy work where accuracy and precision directly impact safety and regulatory compliance? Do you feel confident working with specialized electronic or instrumentation equipment and troubleshooting issues on your own? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for anInstrumentation Technologist to deliver specialized electronic and instrumentation services with the Radiation Protection Department. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!  Apply Today!

What you will be doing! 

• Performing calibration, testing, performance verification, and maintenance of radiation protection instrumentation using specialized facilities, traceable standards, and approved
  procedures to ensure equipment accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluating instrument performance, identifying out-of-tolerance conditions, investigating anomalies, and implementing corrective actions.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining calibration certificates, technical records, quality control data, and supporting documentation in accordance with quality assurance, regulatory, and program requirements.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining radiation detection instruments and associated electronic systems.
• Maintaining calibration and test equipment.
• Collaborating with Radiation Protection staff, internal clients, technical specialists, and external vendors to resolve equipment issues, coordinate services, and meet operational requirements.
• Planning and prioritizing assigned work activities to meet service commitments, project schedules, and customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.   
   

What we are looking for:

• Education 
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position and two to three years of pertinent technological experienceOR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, and five to eight years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience 
  • Two to three years of relevant experience in electronics, instrumentation, calibration services, laboratory operations, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience with radiation detection instrumentation, electronic repair, calibration systems, and quality control processes.
  • Experience preparing and maintaining technical records, calibration certificates, quality assurance documentation, and compliance reports in accordance with established procedures and standards.
  • Experience working with regulated programs, quality control processes, and continuous improvement initiatives is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Working knowledge of electronic theory, measurement principles, test equipment, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of radiation detection instruments and associated electronic systems.
  • Group 2 Radiation Protection training, or the ability to obtain and maintain the qualification, is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify equipment deficiencies, investigate anomalies, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other computerized data management systems.
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality technical services and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which hasa 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 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 theUSW 1568 unionand is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in theUSW 1568 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.
• Auditory requirements relating to the ability to hear and assess audio signals from equipment (e.g. “Geiger counter click”).
• Ability to wear respiratory equipment and other PPE&C (e.g. latex or nitrile gloves, safety glasses).

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! 

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.