What You Need to Note:

The results of this process may be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.

The work location for Laboratory Services positions is the laboratory facility at 3484 Limebank Rd., Ottawa. Due to the nature of the work, physical presence onsite is required.

Applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region (NCR). Relocation assistance may be offered to a successful candidate residing outside of the National Capital Region.

The CNSC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects Canada’s population. We value and respect individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, socio-economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. We recognize that individuals may identify with more than one designated group.

Employment equity is an important organizational priority and may be applied at any stage of this appointment process. If applied, preference may be given to candidates who have self-identified as members of one or more of the four designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), Members of Visible Minorities, or Women. Self-identification is voluntary, confidential and used solely to support Employment Equity objectives.

We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential. “

This process is available in both official languages. Please indicate your preferred language for communication.

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Why work here?

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an workplace where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like:

- Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
- Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca Who we are The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment.





We also implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.

CNSC operates a modern laboratory with internationally recognized experts and a proven track record for valid and reliable results. The Laboratory Services Division (LSD) currently maintains two areas of excellence: radiation instrumentation calibration and sample analysis, including inorganic chemistry and radiochemistry. Our analytical services support various programs within the CNSC, such as environmental monitoring, compliance, nuclear safeguards and forensics.

The CNSC laboratory analyzes various types of samples collected during inspections and environmental monitoring activities. These samples are analyzed for radionuclides and hazardous elements/substances, as well as water quality parameters (e.g., pH, total dissolved solids). The results of the various analyses are made available to CNSC staff to support independent verification of licensee programs and inform future compliance plan activities.

If you are looking to make a meaningful contribution to the safety and security of Canadians and our environment, then this is the opportunity for you!

What you'll do The CNSC is looking for a Laboratory Technical Officer to:

- Prepare incoming samples for analysis and perform sample measurements
- Assist in performing QC/QA checks and calibration of analytical instruments, as well as carry out routine maintenance
- Assist Analysts with new method development and validation
- Help train CNSC staff in proper environmental sampling protocols and prepare sample kits and supplies for CNSC inspectors
- Assist in performing analytical work on swipe and environmental samples
- Assist with the inventory management of laboratory supplies, chemicals and field sampling equipment

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in chemistry or another closely related field

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

- Preparing samples of various matrices (water, soil, vegetation, food, air) for chemical and/or radiochemical analyses
- Conducting routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, such as pH meters, vacuum pumps, water purification and glass manifold systems

Knowledge of:

- Qualitative and quantitative measurements
- Laboratory safety rules and practices, such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
- Radiation protection practices and procedures

Key Competencies:



The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

- Live it - Model the CNSC values
- Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results
- Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others
- Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset Qualification:

- Experience in analytical chemistry measurements, such as pH, ion chromatography, mass spectrometry, or X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
- Experience in radioanalytical techniques, such as liquid scintillation counting and gas proportional counting
- Master’s degree in chemistry or another closely related field

Operational Needs: All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following three (3) items by the closing date for our initial screening of candidates:

1. A cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the education, experience and asset qualifications. Please describe where and how you gained the qualifications. Your letter should not exceed 2 pages.
2. Your resume, including your contact information so we can reach you.
3. A written submission describing a time you identified a safety or security risk in your work environment. Please submit a 1-page (maximum) submission explaining the situation, what you did and what you learned from the experience.

Important to Note: You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application. To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:

- A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education

Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made. We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

Please visit our How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [email protected] or call 1-(phone hidden) Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).

📌 Senior Laboratory Technical Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
📍 Ottawa