Waste Advisor (Pinawa)

Waste Advisor (Pinawa)

09 Aug
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
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Pinawa

09 Aug

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Pinawa

Do you enjoy managing information and liaising with clients and stakeholders? Would you like to be in a role where you would be asked to investigate, locate, gather, analyze, validate, interpret, and organize information and data? Would you like to be in a role that directly impacts Environmental Remediation efforts in the area? If you answered yes, this may be the role for you. Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Waste Advisor to join the team. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

- Setting up and conducting experiments, tests and analyses using a variety of instruments and techniques.
- Operating and/or maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Determining apparent causes of deviation in test data.
- Preparing or contributing to technical reports, memoranda and procedures.
- Creating and managing waste documents, such as the Waste Enquiry Form (WEF) and Waste Information Form (WIF), and guiding waste through the management process.
- Assisting waste generators in implementing local waste minimization initiatives to reduce overall waste generation.
- Assisting in developing and implementing procedures for waste segregation, processing, and packaging to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- 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 and normally has six (6) to eight (8) years of pertinent technological experience. Or
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has ten to twelve (10-12) years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.

- Experience
- Experience analyzing technical data, including sample analysis results and historical records.
- Experience in writing technical documents.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of nuclear waste management processes and streams.
- Knowledge of chemistry and/or radiochemistry would be considered an asset.
- Good verbal and technical writing skills, as well as communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage the variety of waste projects with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks with excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Arrange/perform in-field waste walk downs,



oversee and lead waste generation activities, attend planning meetings, review and provide guidance to work planning.
- Capable of performing mathematical activities to calculate package activities as required.
- Solicit, evaluate and implement advice on technical matters from staff and from technical and safety support groups.
- Ability to work safely following company policies and procedures.

- 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

- May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (PPE&C;) and conduct assessment within nuclear facilities, including Waste Management Areas.
- This position is part of the Whiteshell Technical Employees Group and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WTEG 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: We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why CNL? Does the idea of working with a agile 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 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: Onsite Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle. Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba .

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 [email protected] . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.

📌 Waste Advisor (Pinawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
📍 Pinawa

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