2027 Winter Student Program- Biodiversity Student Position Number 659 Classification Term # of openings 1

Are you passionate about protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity? Do you thrive in hands-on fieldwork while also enjoying data analysis and technical problem-solving? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Biodiversity Student to support biodiversity monitoring initiatives.

Department: 8711
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 04 Months (Jan-April)
Field of Study: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management or related fields
Year of study: 1st year or higher

What will you be doing

- Conducting field work such as deployment of audio recorders and trail cameras, conducting visual counts of birds and tracking turtles, navigate with a truck through dirt back roads.
- Providing support for the installation of physical barriers such as silt fence, or support in the installation of heavy field equipment.
- Entering field data into data management system in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of entry.
- Assisting with the creation of regulatory reporting documents.
- Providing technical reviews of species at risk documentation.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

- Education
- Enrolled in a university or college program in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management or related fields.

- Experience

- Experience with Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with mapping software.
- Field experience and experience with outdoor physical labour considered an asset.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities





- Proficient with data entry and management.
- Knowledge of species at risk identification, ecology, habitat description and major threats.
- Knowledge of the Species at risk Act, Fisheries Act and Migratory Birds act and other Federal and Provincial environmental regulations.
- Familiarity with ecological field methods including monitoring for birds, bats, amphibians, herpetofauna and mammals.

- 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.
- Moderate to long stretches of walking through remote terrain through forested, wetland and meadow areas.
- Daily work outside in harsh climate conditions including; Rain, heat and humidity. Work through periods of time where insects such as blackflies,



mosquitoes and ticks are present.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a energetic 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 accumulative 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 welco

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