The Civil Design Technician will work in a multi-disciplinary branch providing integrated project management, engineering, design and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities at the Whiteshell (WL) site. Under general direction from the Branch Manager, the employee will contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design.

Can you see yourself filling this role? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you

What will you be doing

- Leading design initiatives by managing assigned projects and overseeing all aspects of job execution.
- Providing assistance in resolving identified issues to prevent or mitigate loss of schedule and budget.
- Providing job updates and status reports to management.
- Guiding the work of several technologists, coordinating schedules and assigning tasks to reach an overall objective within cost, quality and time requirements.
- Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior technologists.
- Checking the work of junior staff and providing guidance.
- Preparing engineering drawings and related documents for civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design.
- Preparing and revising CADD drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, and hand drawings.
- Conducting walk-downs to support, troubleshoot, and make revisions to civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural, and/or HVAC systems.
- Updating the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) or the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) documentation for equipment on Instrument,



Valve or Equipment lists.
- Identifying and requesting additional resources required to complete assigned work on schedule.
- Providing support in the preparation of as-built drawings with a personal commitment to safety and a questioning attitude.
- Showing attention to detail and accuracy, along with being a self-motivated individual.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

- Education
- Graduated from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education and has more than six (6) years of relevant technological experience.
- Secondary School graduation diploma or equivalent and has more than 10 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.

- Experience

- Experience and knowledge of design drafting techniques and practices.

- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Produce neat, legible, and accurate drawings in a reasonable time.
- Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication.
- Follow and implement complex procedures.
- Demonstrate initiative, motivation, and people skills enabling work with peers, internal and external customers in a team environment.
- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.




- Interpret marked-up drawings.

- 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, Current 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, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- This position is part of the Whiteshell Technical Employees Groupand is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WTEG 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

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

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