Would you like to be in a role where you will be responsible for performing diagnosis, repairing and providing maintenance on a diverse range of gas, diesel, hybrid and electric-powered vehicles, heavy-duty construction equipment, forklifts, cranes, elevated work platforms and small engines? If you do, our Chalk River location is looking for a Vehicle Maintainer. Apply today, as this may be the job for you!
What will you be doing!
- Effectively diagnosing deficiency and determining whether repair is possible in the field or off-site repair is required, as directed by the Fleet Maintenance Specialists.
- Performing skilled work associated with one of the following: Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician trades and their overlapping areas while assisting with skilled work related to the other trades.
- Ordering parts needed for repairs / returning cores.
- Providing information as needed to address any invoice payment concerns.
- Maintaining service records of repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Practicing good housekeeping and observing general plant safety and health regulations.
- Assisting in training apprentices, helpers, labourers and other trades as required.
- Working in any area of the Site as directed.
- Undertaking additional training or certification appropriate to these duties.
- Maintaining a prescribed kit of tools.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Must have completed apprenticeship training or equivalent and qualify as a journeyperson in the following trades: Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician with additional training and experience in the related trades.
- Experience
- Must have skilled trade ability in the trade in which qualification is held, with demonstrated skills and working expertise in the other areas: Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Technician.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Familiar with and able to operate a variety of shop/hand tools, portable power tools, calibration and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to use computer applications and information systems to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis.
- Ability to use parts catalogues to locate part information and order parts.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with operators and the Fleet Maintenance Specialists.
- Must have the ability to cope with physical activity associated with maintenance and repair work in an outdoor environment.
- Strong problem-solving and oral/written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and mechanical safety codes.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts and complete repairs to a professional standard.
- 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:
- Demanding physical and sensory position.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work is completed outside in all weather conditions, so you must be aware of your surroundings when completing tasks.
- 75% field work and 25% desk work.
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
- 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:
CNL’s 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 here 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, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
