Location: Chalk River, Ontario

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $100,000 – $160,000 CAD annually, based on experience

Industry: Nuclear / Heavy Industrial Engineering The Opportunity

Aeolus Staffing Solutions is supporting Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in the search for an experienced Hoisting & Rigging Engineering Specialist for its Chalk River, Ontario site.

This is a specialized engineering position for an experienced engineer who can independently support complex hoisting and rigging activities from initial engineering assessment and lift planning through field execution.

This is not a general mechanical design position . The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and/or independently reviewing complete engineered lift plans, performing load and rigging calculations, assessing lifting equipment and supporting lifting activities directly in the field.

The position supports both nuclear and non-nuclear activities and requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, maintenance personnel, contractors, crane operators and rigging teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Independently develop, review and provide engineering support for engineered and critical lift plans .
- Perform engineering calculations associated with hoisting and rigging activities, including load assessment, load distribution, centre of gravity, rigging configurations, sling forces/angles, lifting points and equipment capacities.
- Evaluate and provide engineering recommendations regarding cranes, hoists, rigging systems and below-the-hook lifting devices.
- Review lifting methodologies, rigging arrangements and contractor-prepared lift plans for technical adequacy and safe execution.
- Develop and review technical calculations, drawings, engineering reports, specifications, procedures and other controlled engineering deliverables.
- Conduct field walkdowns, inspections and assessments to verify actual site conditions and determine engineering requirements.




- Provide direct engineering support during the execution of complex and critical lifts.
- Work closely with crane operators, riggers, millwrights, maintenance personnel, contractors, operations and project teams.
- Assess field changes and provide appropriate engineering review, calculations, documentation and approvals through established engineering change-control processes .
- Investigate hoisting, rigging, lifting-device and equipment-related issues and provide technically sound recommendations and corrective actions.
- Support engineering standards, technical governance, continuous improvement and safe lifting practices.
- Ensure engineering activities and documentation comply with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements and site procedures.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering , or another closely related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer ( P.Eng. ) designation or demonstrated eligibility for professional engineering registration in Ontario.
- Demonstrated professional experience in hoisting, rigging, heavy-lift or lifting engineering .
- Hands-on experience developing and/or independently reviewing complete engineered lift plans or critical lift plans .
- Strong understanding of load calculations, rigging calculations, lifting configurations and structural/mechanical considerations associated with complex lifts.
- Experience supporting lifting activities directly in an industrial or construction field environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
- Experience working with applicable lifting, rigging,



structural and mechanical engineering codes and standards.
- Experience producing controlled engineering documentation and working within formal design/change-control processes.
- Strong technical judgment with the ability to work independently and provide engineering recommendations for safety-critical work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both engineering and skilled-trades personnel.

Highly Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following would be considered a strong asset:

- Nuclear facilities or nuclear projects
- Power generation
- Mining
- Steel or metals
- Heavy industrial facilities
- Major construction / EPC projects
- Heavy transport and specialized lifting
- Crane and hoist engineering
- Lifting-device design and assessment
- ASME B30 series
- ASME BTH-1
- CSA and other applicable Canadian engineering standards
- Engineering investigations and failure assessments
- Nuclear-quality or similarly regulated engineering documentation

Location & Work Arrangement · This position is based at Chalk River Laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario and requires regular onsite presence.

· This is a 100% onsite position and does not offer a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates who are not currently within commuting distance must be willing to relocate to the Chalk River area.

· Candidates should consider the relocation requirement carefully before applying.

Compensation

· $100,000 – $160,000 CAD annually , depending on qualifications and directly relevant experience.

Security Requirements

· The successful candidate will be required to meet the security and site-access requirements applicable to work within the Canadian nuclear setting.

· If you are an experienced Hoisting, Rigging, Heavy Lift, Structural or Mechanical Engineer with direct responsibility for engineered lifting activities and are interested in bringing that expertise into Canada's nuclear sector, we would be pleased to hear from you.

📌 Hoisting & Rigging Engineering Specialist (Chalk River)
🏢 Aeolus Group
📍 Chalk River