2027 Winter Student Program- Biodiversity Student

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. Apply today!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of May 22nd at 11:59 pm EST to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.

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 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 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
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

For more details about our student program including FAQs, timelines, resume writing tips, and more visit: Student Careers - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

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 welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.