Job Description

INTRO
The incumbent will be part of a well-established team of professionals and technologists specializing in the fields of tritium and heavy water technologies, hydrogen safety, catalyst development, and hydrogen and energy storage technologies. The team's objective is to support CNL's Value Proposition through the Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate Structure (Advanced Reactors, Hydrogen & Tritium Technologies, Isotopes Radiobiology & Environment, Reactor Fleet Sustainability, and Safety & Security). The team is actively involved in developing, assessing and facilitating commercialization of innovative leading edge technologies through Business Development and Commercial Ventures Organization at CNL.

The main mandate/function of the incumbent's position is in carrying out experimental work in the above area, as well as training to become a qualified member for tritium handling operations in the licenced facility. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering on commitments on Federal S&T as well as Commercial Projects. The incumbent is expected to develop and maintain core competencies for emerging opportunities in the above and related fields. The following are general areas of branch activities:

• Heavy water management/production/upgrading based on CNL's catalyst and process engineering technologies
• Tritium handling in a licensed facility
• Tritium removal processes
• Tritium adsorption on nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films
• Fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films for photovoltaic and betavoltaic devices

Hydrogen production, storage, applications and safety:

• Thermochemical hydrogen production using nuclear or renewable energy sources

o Process and component development for hydrogen production using Copper-Chlorine Cycle

• Low and High temperature electrolysers for hydrogen production
• Electrochemical characterization of processes
• Hydrogen and other energy storage methods, distribution and network optimization
• Applications of hydrogen in fuel cells, transportation etc.
• Hydrogen safety in nuclear and non-nuclear applications

Catalyst technologies:

• Deployment of CNL's catalyst technologies for nuclear and non-nuclear applications

DUTIES

• Carry out all responsibilities safely and accurately by strictly following protocols and procedures
• Initial responsibility - on the job training under the supervision of a senior/experienced staff member
• Formal training to become fully qualified for licenced facility (Tritium Facility) operation
• Production of CNL's proprietary catalysts in small and large scale for various applications
• Completing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly activities related to routine laboratory operations such as equipment calibration, housekeeping and waste disposal coordination
• Setting up of experimental and production facilities for R&D and commercial projects
• Effective oral and written communication
• Handling toxic and hazardous chemicals, flammable and explosive gasses and radioactive materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a program of Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
• Experience in chemical laboratory practices and safety procedures
• Some chemical engineering laboratory operational experience
• Working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and equipment
• Basic computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet knowledge
• Knowledgeable in Quality Assurance requirements in lab activities
• Good technical writing skills

Ability to:

• learn under supervision to design of experiments and develop procedures
• troubleshoot technical/experimental problems in a laboratory environment
• make decisions to ensure safety in the laboratory
• make sound decisions and recommendations based on scientific understanding, simulation and experimental results and observations
• make sound decisions based on current and previous work carried out at CNL and information obtained from literature
• articulate and convince others of his/her decisions and recommendations
• maintain excellent records of work
• communicate clearly with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors and managers
• provide accurate and concise observations and results for technology development and commercial activities

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote 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 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 inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. 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, Metis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.