Are you excited by the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving clean energy innovation and environmental stewardship? Do you take pride in precision, prioritize safety, and thrive in a collaborative work environment? If so, this could be the perfect fit for you. Our Chalk River site is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintainer/Hoisting Engineer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to critical operations that support a cleaner, safer future. If you’re safety-oriented, hands-on, and ready to make a difference—apply today and help power progress!
What will you be doing!
- Performing all hoisting and rigging operations using a variety of hoisting equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, etc.
- Performing routine maintenance.
- Maintaining good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools and equipment.
- Adhering to provincial, federal and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
- Attending monthly safety meetings.
- Assisting in the training, coaching and mentoring of apprentices and co-op students in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting and development of skills by demonstrating techniques.
- Monitoring, assessing and correcting work performance. Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Secondary school graduation diploma and certificate of qualification as a Hoisting Engineer, typically acquired through the completion of the required 6000-hour apprenticeship.
- Experience
- Experience is not required, but would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must possess a Class G Vehicle License as per the Ministry of Transportation and Communication guidelines.
- Knowledge of hoisting and rigging equipment, such as forklifts, mobile cranes, and stair climbers, to lift and move heavy loads and weights as per customer requirements.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on the machines, such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and fueling and reporting the need for other repairs or scheduled maintenance.
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable programs and standards such as CEC, CSA and ULC codes.
- Written and verbal communication skills to be able to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines.
- 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 IUOE Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IUOE Collective 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. We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
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!
Location: Onsite
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.
