Operations Specialist, Recycle Fuel Fabrication Laboratories

Do you enjoy supporting complex technical operations in a highly regulated environment? Can you see yourself helping ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nuclear facility systems while contributing to fuel fabrication campaigns, research activities, and continuous improvement initiatives? If so, as an Operations Specialist here at CNL, you will play a key role in maintaining facility readiness, solving operational challenges, and advancing innovative nuclear science and technology. This may be the job for you!
What you will be doing!
Maintaining and continuously improving the Facility Systems Health Program to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.
Scheduling, planning, and completing required system and facility walkdowns.
Completing, updating, and revising program documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Identifying operational and system issues and escalating concerns to facility management for resolution.
Supporting the planning, scheduling, and documentation of fuel fabrication campaigns and fabrication runs.
Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving fuel fabrication process issues.
Training and mentoring technical staff on MOX fuel fabrication processes and best practices.
Supporting repairs, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting of facility equipment and safety systems.
Contributing to facility improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and reliability.
Providing technical oversight and serving as the facility operations representative as required.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Education
Honors Bachelor's in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing, or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and to respond to challenging schedule demands.
Ability to perform under stress in emergency, hazardous conditions, or unusual production demands.
3+ years' experience in an Operations role in an operating licensed nuclear facility is required.
Experience with safe radiological handling of alpha-active materials is required.
Experience with nuclear materials accounting practices is an asset.
Experience with Integrated Work Control is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated excellent written and oral abilities.
Ability to be self-motivated and driven.
Must be comfortable performing work with short timelines and high pressure.
Broad training or educational qualifications specific to the job duties;
be willing to obtain orattend further job-related training and accreditation.
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions.
Must possess good judgment and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member, and to respond to challenging schedule demands.
Must possess a high sense of individual responsibility.
Reliability and attendance records of applicants will be scrutinized and considered in this competition.
General knowledge of MOX fuel fabrication is required.
Knowledge of process, mechanical and electrical systems operations and maintenance practices.
Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, and coordination of resources.
Basic knowledge of procurement and financial processes;
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
Level 2 Secret requires
a minimum of 7 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:
Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the CRPEG and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their 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.
High-radiation-hazardzard environments where personal protective equipment is required.
The environment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights, and signals as a safety requirement.
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 PackageWe 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 or a
defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial 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: Fully OnsiteThis role is a
fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee.
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 & InclusionAt 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. 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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc. 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.
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