Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this Summer, then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.
All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.
Department: Maintenance
Number of Positions: 2
Duration: 4 months (September - December 2024)
Field of Study: Instrument Technician
Year of study: Must be currently enrolled in a first or second year program
Location: Pinawa, Manitoba (Whiteshell)
The Instrument Technician Student will be shadowing our Instrument Technician and will cover all regular job duties from working on security systems to calibrating Radiation Protection (RP) instruments.
If you are interested, we invite you to submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of May 27, 2024, to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.
What will you be doing?
• Reading and interpreting drawings and code specifications.
• Keeping up to date with new developments in technology.
• Working from drawings and sketches as required with the ability to provide material take-offs and labour estimates.
• Identifying and reporting any real or potential safety hazards; wearing all safety equipment related to your position as well as participating in all safety-training offered through the facility.
• Adhering to Workplace Safety and health procedures, WHIMIS program; keeping current with practices.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Someone who has the ability to:
• Use teamwork skills when working on large projects with co-workers.
• Work proficiently in a variety of assigned tasks.
• Read blueprints and computer-aided drafting.
• Possess the physical stamina to stand for long periods of time, work in awkward or cramped confined locations.
• Use eye-hand coordination and dexterity and their ability to plan and think sequentially as well as three-dimensionally.
• Perform precision work.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools; and ability to determine the most appropriate means of proceeding with the work.
• Wear and work in protective clothing including respirators.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic/electrical, pneumatic and microprocessor-based systems and test equipment.
• Determine how equipment operates by looking at a diagram or blueprint.
• Understand detailed information.
• Demonstrate responsibility and is accountable for accurately handling the details associated with ones work.
• Adapt to a changing environment and response with initiative.
• Work extend hours and off normal work shifts to support project needs
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Experience
• Experience with industrial environments and working with trades is an asset.
• Knowledge of industrial health and safety.
• Blueprint reading and computer-aided drafting.
• Electrical and electronics knowledge.
• Shop and safe work practices.
• Heating and ventilation.
• Analytical instrumentation and analog, digital, and radio frequency (R.F.) controllers.
• Interlocks, instrument measurements and application.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Education
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program relating to Instrument Technician (Electrical).
• Formal training and demonstrated proficiency in the following areas of study:
• Mathematics, Chemistry and Science
Working Conditions:
• Must possess normal physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of work that involves bending, lifting and mobility.
• Ability to wear and work in a protective clothing and use equipment as required.
• Ability to wear and work in a respirator and other protective equipment.
• Work environments such as construction/decommissioning sites, contamination zones, and potentially confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures ranging from +30°C to -40°C.
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of three (3) years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “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 pace setters, 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.
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, approximately one hour by vehicle from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility 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.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is 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 indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.
