Do you enjoy hands‑on work and being part of a team that helps keep operations running safely and efficiently? Can you see yourself as a Field Service Assistant , supporting waste management activities through waste collection, sorting, recycling, transportation, and processing while contributing to environmental stewardship across the Chalk River Laboratories site? Do you like working in a role where every day is different and where safety, teamwork, and operational excellence are top priorities? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you

What you will be doing

- Supporting waste management operations by collecting, processing, transporting, and delivering clean waste and recyclable materials across the site.
- Operating forklifts to transport recyclable materials and waste streams for on‑site and off‑site processing and disposal.
- Performing spotter responsibilities while working around heavy equipment and waste handling operations.
- Acting as a facility representative when interacting with waste transportation, recycling, and disposal service providers.
- Supporting waste shipments and coordinating with on‑site waste generators to ensure efficient waste handling activities.
- Operating vehicle monitors, weight scales, and operational tracking equipment to support waste processing activities.
- Sorting waste materials and recyclable streams into appropriate diversion pathways for processing and shipment.
- Performing safe lifting and material handling activities as part of daily waste processing operations.
- Loading and unloading waste bins, materials, supplies, and equipment as required.




- Operating bag monitoring equipment to support waste clearance activities.
- Maintaining waste tracking records and operational documentation.
- Following CNL safety procedures, policies, and operational standards.
- Reporting safety concerns and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.
- Maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility and processing yard.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

- Education
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s licence with the ability to operate site vehicles as required.
- Ability and willingness to complete job‑specific training required to support Clearable Waste Operations activities.

- Experience

- Experience identifying recyclable waste streams and non‑conforming materials.
- Experience, or willingness to learn, forklift operation.
- Experience performing manual labour in an industrial or operational environment.
- Experience using hand tools and working around equipment.
- Familiarity with Radiation Protection principles is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with Chalk River Laboratories facilities and operations is considered an asset.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities





- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions while working independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate equipment following training and established procedures.
- Proven ability to organize and prioritize assigned work activities efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and operational documentation.
- Robust commitment to safety, housekeeping, and procedural compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of personnel and represent the organization professionally.
- Applied knowledge of waste handling, recycling, and material segregation practices.
- Working knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (PPE&C;) requirements and safe work practices.
- Basic proficiency using Outlook, LearnCNL, Oracle, and other computer‑based systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and supporting operational objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
- Physically capable of performing manual labour, including lifting, carrying, sorting, and handling waste materials.

- 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: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
- This position is part of th

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