Job Description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this Summer, then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.

All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

Department: Natural Resources Management
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months (May-August)
Field of Study: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Management or related fields
Year of study: 1st Year or higher
Location: Chalk River, ON

• If you are interested, we invite you to submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of January 7, 2024, to ensure consideration for student employment.

What you will be doing:

• Assisting CNL in the preparation of a Species at Risk Annual Report.
• Conducting data entry and analysis.
• Assisting in the planning of the 2024 field season.
• Conducting field work (e.g. Chimney Swift, turtle species, bats) according to the protocols provided by CNL in remote locations (e.g. forested lands, wetlands)
• Providing support for the installation of physical barriers such as silt fence, or support in the installation of heavy field equipment.
• Providing technical reviews of Species at Risk documentation prepared by CNL.
• Preparing communication and training material for CNL employees on the identification of Species at Risk.
• Providing advice and guidance to the project leader on the Species at Risk work plan and inventory protocols.

What we are looking for:

• Be part of a university program in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental management or related fields.
• A good knowledge of the Species at Risk Act and Federal and Provincial environmental regulations.
• A good knowledge of MapInfo or ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of species at risk identification, ecology, habitat description and major threats.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and to travel to other sites for short periods of time, as required.
• Be able to work physically using different hand tools.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office software including Access, Excel and Word.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Be able to review, revise and interpret technical/scientific documents.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring.
• Knowledge of radiation hazards, radiation protection practices and radiation protection principles.
• Be able to work as part of a team and meet deadlines and schedules.

Are you in this field/program?

• Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Management or related fields

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, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat \xe2\x80\x9cStandard on Security Screening\xe2\x80\x9d and the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy on Government Security\xe2\x80\x9d.

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We\'re reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:
CNL\xe2\x80\x99s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories