Job Description

Do you enjoy protecting the environment and ensuring work is done the right way?
Can you see yourself collaborating with teams and making a real impact at Whiteshell Laboratories?
If so, this Environmental Specialist role may be for you--apply today.
What will you be doing!

• Supporting the implementation and continual improvement of the Environmental Management System at Whiteshell Laboratories in alignment with ISO 14001 principles.
• Coordinating internal and external ISO 14001 audits and environmental compliance evaluations.
• Developing and updating environmental aspect assessments and operational control documentation with facility managers.
• Delivering Environmental Management System training to internal staff.
• Gathering and evaluating radiological and non-radiological effluent monitoring results across multiple media.
• Diagnosing causes of monitoring excursions and promoting corrective and preventative improvements.
• Monitoring for conditions that could lead to unintended environmental releases and investigating incidents as they occur.
• Preparing correspondence, performance reports, and summary documentation related to environmental monitoring and EMS performance.
• Contributing to the Annual Compliance Monitoring Report to ensure submission to the CNSC by April 30.
• Preparing and issuing the Annual Environmental Monitoring Report to the CNSC by June 30.
• Providing specialist environmental protection support to facility managers to support the fulfillment of management responsibilities.
• Supporting assigned project teams with environmental oversight and expertise.
• Other duties as assigned by your Manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• University degree (four years) in Environmental Studies or a related scientific discipline, including Physics or Chemistry.
• An equivalent combination of education and a minimum of ten years of post-educational experience in environmental management will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience

• Demonstrated a strong understanding of environmental management principles.
• Demonstrated familiarity with environmental monitoring techniques and programs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Applied knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations to support continuous compliance.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Environmental Management System requirements, considered an asset.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of radiation protection principles is considered an asset.
• Willing to complete and successfully completed formal and on-the-job Radiation Protection training relevant to the role.
• Ability to work effectively as a well-organized, self-motivated team member in operational and decommissioning environments.
• Demonstrated strong individual accountability and commitment to achieving team and organizational goals.
• 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."
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, that's right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

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 's Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors.
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.
Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.
CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.

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