Our Deuterium and Tritium Technologies Branch is looking for Technical Officers!
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, catalyst development, 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 removal processes
- Development of technologies used in fuel cycles of fusion power plants
- Tritium adsorption on nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films
- Fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructured thin films for photovoltaic and betavoltaic devices
- Deployment of CNL’s catalyst technologies
What will you be doing!
- 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
- 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
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for :
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, such as Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering, or equivalent formal education OR
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has more than 3 years pertinent experience or equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training
- Experience in chemical laboratory practices and safety procedures is considered an asset
- Some chemical engineering laboratory operational experience is considered an asset
- 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 is considered an asset
Abilities and Skills:
- 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
- Fabrication and characterization of materials for use in betavoltaic devices and equipment that may be used in tritium service
- 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
Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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 :
Physical and Sensory Demands:
- Equipment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights and signals as a safety or process requirement.
- Keen attention for safety in work place
- Handling toxic and hazardous chemicals, flammable and explosive gases
Working Environment:
- A combination of office work with some laboratory work Highly hazardous environments and the requirements to wear personal protective equipment to mitigate and potential physical/health hazards
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 area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which 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! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
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. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.
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.
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.