Do you enjoy working in a role where you can make a positive impact on continuous improvement and departmental performance excellence? Can you see yourself conducting professional-level occupational hygiene and safety assessments? Our Chalk River location is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician to help ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Performing hazard assessments for physical, biological and chemical stressors to ensure compliance with applicable procedures, programs, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting IH (Industrial Hygiene) field sampling and monitoring for stressors such as asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mould, noise, non-ionizing radiation and extreme temperature, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Maintaining, calibrating and operating occupational hygiene sampling and analytical equipment, ensuring proper function, service and repair.
- Providing the Certified Industrial Hygienist(CIH) with industrial Hygiene monitoring results, work plans and supporting documentation for interpretation, action and higher-level decision-making.
- Conducting research, literature reviews or technical evaluations as required to support the continuous improvement of IH practices.
- Preparing and delivering IH survey reports that include monitoring results, field observations and recommended control measures, including PPE and respiratory protection where applicable.
- Developing communication materials, technical guidance documents and training content to support the understanding of IH requirements and best practices.
- Participating in inspections, audits and program reviews to support compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborating effectively with OSH(Occupational Health and Safety) Specialists, IH Technicians, CIH personnel and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated program delivery. Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology OR equivalent formal education in a field relevant to the position (i.e., industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental sciences, biology or chemistry) OR Secondary School Graduation diploma or equivalent and has more than 3 years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
- Experience
- Preferably to have at least three years of work experience in the industrial hygiene field operations or a combination of experiences and IH-related training/education.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (active listening, oral expression/comprehension) and training/presentation skills.
- Familiarity with office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Ability to engage the audience through presentation skills.
- Intermediate skills and experience in writing technical and investigation reports.
- 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:
- This position is part of the USW 1568 union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 1658Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
- Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
- Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
- A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting the environment
- Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
