2027 Winter Student Program - Chemical Research Student

Position Number

1343

Classification

Term

# of openings

1 Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your scientific knowledge to innovative technologies that support environmental sustainability and the nuclear industry? Can you see yourself conducting laboratory experiments, testing emerging waste processing technologies, and contributing to research with real-world impact? If you answered yes, this may be the prospect for you. Our Chalk River Laboratories location is looking for a

Chemical Research Student to join the Nuclear Waste Processing Technology Laboratories. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in waste process chemistry, engineering-scale testing, catalyst development, and laboratory research while contributing to projects that support clean setting technologies. Department: 0501 Environment & Waste Technologies Number of Positions: 1 Duration:

4 Months (January - April) Field of Study:

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Year of study:

3rd year or higher What you will be doing!

Collaborating with support scientists in the development of experimental procedures. Conducting experiments and setting up experimental facilities. Working with and supporting scientists and technical officers for drafting reports in a team environment. Working with support scientists for drafting and publishing research articles. Operating and calibrating analytical equipment. Other duties as assigned by your manager. What we are looking for:

Education

Applicants should be enrolled in Post-Secondary Education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering.

Experience

Excellent laboratory-scale experiment experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Demonstrated ability to learn under supervision,



design experiments, develop procedures, and produce high‑quality technical written materials.

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

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. 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 Students

Paid Statutory Holidays (within the working term); 1 Company Floating Holiday; Instead of cumulative vacation time,



students receive an additional 4% of earnings on each pay! Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow Restoring and protecting the environment 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 & 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. We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our

Core Values

Respect Teamwork Accountability Safety Integrity 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. 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.

📌 2027 Winter Student Program - Chemical Research Student (Deep River)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
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