Are you detail-oriented with a strong background in waste classification and radiological assessment? Do you enjoy making a direct impact on the environment in a positive way? Would you like the opportunity to help shape Canada’s environmental legacy through responsible stewardship of nuclear materials? If you answered yes, this may be the opportunity for you Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Waste Characterization Specialist to join the team. Apply today

What will you be doing

- Performing historical reviews and gap analyses to determine characterization needs of a facility.
- Performing field walk downs to define the scopes of work.
- Preparing characterization documents, scoping survey plans, characterization plans and sampling work plans using the Integrated Work Control Process.
- Providing input for the development of schedules of characterization activities to align with project milestones.
- Coordinating and monitoring field activities with various service groups.
- Arranging for sample shipment and analysis with internal and external analytical chemistry laboratories.
- Reviewing survey results and sample analysis results.
- Preparing characterization reports.
- Training and mentoring facility staff in all areas of characterization.
- Liaising with CNL support group personnel and external contractors providing characterization services.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

- Education
- Honour’s bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from a university of recognized standing,



or membership in an Engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
- Background in mathematics (statistics), chemistry, or physics would be considered an asset.
- A minimum of Group 3 certification is required.

- Experience

- Experience in nuclear operations and field execution, specifically in areas such as waste characterization, Environmental remediation, Waste Acceptance Criteria, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and related regulations, is considered an asset.
- Experience in industrial operations, specifically hoisting and heavy equipment activities.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of Waste Management principles and practices, characterization approaches and implementation techniques.
- Knowledge of Radiation Protection Principles, measurements and contamination control and how to apply these to daily work activities.
- Ability/desire to perform field activities in all environmental conditions.
- Strong communications skills to influence and educate various audiences, including operations staff of various backgrounds, clients, supply chain vendors, peers/colleagues and management.

- 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

- This position is part of The Whiteshell Professional Employees Group and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
- Working schedule: We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Perks effective Day One – no waiting period
- Tuition support to help you keep learning

📌 Waste Characterization Specialist (Pinawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
📍 Pinawa