Are you looking for a role that will challenge you while you help safeguard people, property, and special nuclear materials? Can you see yourself responding rapidly and professionally to security events under normal, emergency, and hazardous conditions? Do you like using your judgment, training, and communication skills in a regulated environment where safety and standards matter? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you

What will you be doing

- Performing physical protection duties to safeguard personnel, property, and special nuclear materials in accordance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
- Implementing site policies and procedures in alignment with nuclear security regulations and company standards.
- Conducting access control, intervention, and investigation activities during normal operations and emergencies.
- Monitoring site conditions, identifying hazards or threats, and taking appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate risk.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all security matters.
- Participating in mandatory and ongoing safety and operational training to maintain qualifications and readiness.
- Assuming accountability for staying current on required training and procedures, and sharing learned knowledge and skills with peers.
- Identifying and reporting real or potential safety hazards, wearing required protective equipment, and adhering to workplace safety and health procedures.
- Working a continuous rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts up to twelve hours.
- Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external emergency partners to support coordinated responses.




- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

- Education
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.

- Experience

- Previous law enforcement, police, or military experience is considered an asset.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Being observant, detail‑oriented, dependable, and safety‑minded.
- Holding a valid restricted and non‑restricted Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
- Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of computer hardware, software, and systems used in physical security operations.
- Holding and maintaining a valid Class 4 Province of Manitoba driver’s licence.
- Ability to successfully completing Use of Force training and annual re‑qualification.
- Passing mandatory medical, psychological, and physical ability standards as required and meeting these standards annually.
- Understanding off‑shift radiation protection procedures and obtaining required certifications, such as WHMIS and respirator fit testing.
- Demonstrating solid verbal and written communication skills and accurate report writing.
- Managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining professionalism and teamwork in a dynamic environment.
- Showing initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to make rapid and reasonable decisions under pressure.





- Security Clearance Eligibility Required

- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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.”
- The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, require those who work in a Public Agent Status hold their Canadian Citizenship.

Working Conditions

- Working outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather conditions.
- Working a continuous rotating shift schedule with nights, weekends, holidays, and twelve‑hour shifts.
- This position is part of the IAFF F160 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAFF F160 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.

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

📌 Whiteshell Nuclear Security Officer (Pinawa)
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