Can you see yourself playing a vital role in keeping our laboratories safe, efficient, and ready to support world-class research? As a Laboratory Operations Coordinator , you will be responsible for coordinating daily laboratory operations, maintenance activities, and refurbishment projects while ensuring compliance with safety and operational requirements. Working closely with researchers, Building Superintendents, Area Owners, and project teams, you will help create an environment where scientific work can thrive through effective planning, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Managing Laboratory Maintenance / Operations: Developing, maintaining, and managing a maintenance and operations program for a complex group of laboratories in conjunction with the Building Superintendent and area owners: Coordinating with area owners and Building Superintendents, acting as work permit authorizer for all laboratory maintenance activities as part of the Integrated Work Control (IWC) process, including developing work plans and LOTO documentation as required to support work package development. Submitting and maintaining up-to-date chemical inventories and asset management across assigned laboratories. Managing procurement of general supplies/consumables across assigned laboratories.

Managing Laboratory Projects: Supporting project teams in the execution of all S&T; projects in the laboratories, including the installation of new equipment and refurbishment activities. Acting as Contractor Supervisor when required. Participating in lab condition assessments and identifying/preparing recommendations for future laboratory upgrades, modifications, remodeling and enhancement projects.

Supporting emergency preparedness program by preparing/reviewing building emergency procedures and acting as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) or Emergent Steward (ES). Supporting the Branch in completing quarterly inventory checks of S&T; equipment assets in the Total Asset System (TAS). Supporting the Branch in performing safety briefs for new staff,



students or customers performing work or touring the lab. ~ Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education and minimum of 10 years facility operations experience or equivalent. ~ 5 years supervisory experience is considered an asset. ~ Sound technical knowledge of a broad range of engineering and maintenance requirements.

Experienced in the safe handling of nuclear materials and be familiar and knowledgeable in methods and precautions required for secure handling of nuclear materials. Ability to execute projects, which require, planning and coordinating with various programs. Be knowledgeable of applicable quality assurance standards and the CNL management system.

Ability to assess vendor/subcontractor/ supplier service and making recommendations for changes as required. Ability to provide day-to-day oversight to internal and potentially external staff such as contractors to deliver results in line with the department’s goals. Must have the ability to work in a team environment and develop rapport with customers, technical staff, support staff and management.

Knowledgeable in the rules and principles related to the Criticality Control Program. Must be willing to take supervisory, technical, and other training courses to increase skills. 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." 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? 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.

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days 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 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. 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. These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees. 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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