Job Description

Are you ready to take on a vital role in the nuclear industry? Were seeking a Decommissioning Specialist to plan and deliver work packages within the Facilities Decommissioning portfolio at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). In this position, youll manage specialized decommissioning projects, ensuring compliance with CNL policies and customer requirements. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for safety and innovation, wed love to hear what drives your desire to contribute to nuclear decommissioning! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Providing oversight of changes in the field during implementation activities in the project portfolio.
• Preparing detailed work packages, technical documents, work scopes, procedures, estimates, and schedules in support of reactor segmentation projects.
• Offering innovative solutions to dismantling and waste management challenges.
• Performing field walk-downs to verify the status of facilities against documented plans.
• Coordinating and monitoring services provided to the team by external suppliers.
• Participating in or leading Pre/Post Job reviews.
• Interfacing with design participants, operations engineers, technical staff, and other subject matter experts to obtain the necessary technical input for project and client requirements.
• Ensuring that deliverables meet the project's quality objectives and are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Identifying, assessing, and initiating changes to approved design, work scope, budgets, and schedules following applicable change control processes.
• Travelling to external sites as required to execute the implementation phases of the project effectively.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• At a minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a recognized university or membership in an authorized engineering or scientific professional organization.
• Eligible for Membership in the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Experience

• Experience in a nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.
• Experience with decommissioning a nuclear facility is an asset.
• Experienced in dealing with engineering contractors.
• Awareness of the National Building Code, and National Fire Code, and how company program manuals apply to decommissioning.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to think logically through complex problems and work under pressure with conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements.
• High-quality technical writing skills, with the capacity to gather, analyze, and assemble various technical information.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex drawings and specifications in both paper and electronic formats.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and ability to adapt to CNLs formal document templates and approved forms.
• Experience dealing with engineering contractors and strong interpersonal skills to interact with team members, internal suppliers, operations representatives, external contractors, project stakeholders, CNL management, and client organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Results-driven, with the ability to interpret project needs and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, guidelines, standards, and codes relevant to the decommissioning process.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply radiation protection principles, measurements, and contamination controls.
• 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. 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:

• Minimal supervision and self-motivation are required to achieve objectives through deliberate planning and execution of tasks.
• Extended hours may be necessary to meet project milestones.
• Occasional travel to external sites will be required.
• The work environment primarily consists of an office setting, with regular concentration at a computer screen.
• Routine site visits may be necessary, and adherence to all applicable safety protocols and CNLs radiation protection policies may be required.

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 pacesetters 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.We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, thats right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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

Location:CNLs Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These 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 unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!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. Please read for more on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including 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 regarding 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.#LI-HYBRID

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