G1 Radiation Surveyor

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself performing radiological surveys? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for Group 1 Radiation Surveyors to foresee radioactive hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination and to be acquainted with all established practices and procedures for radiation protection. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Performing daily routine radiation and contamination surveys of work areas.
• Establishing barriers and posting signage as required based on survey results.
• Identifying radiological hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination or affect the life and health of employees.
• Providing job oversight from a radiological aspect and providing radiological guidance and advice to workers.
• Discussing Radiation Protection issues with staff in the work area and presenting recommendations assertively and diplomatically.
• Initiating and establishing any desirable control measures in addition to those normally established.
• Providing radiological advice and guidance to other Radiation Protection Staff and workers.
• Utilizing Radiation Protection documents to support decisions and guidance in the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, or equivalent formal education OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma OR Equivalent and normally has more than 3 years pertinent experience OR the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
  • Supervisory skills and experience are considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to influence and/or educate various work groups.
  • Strong ability to improvise and to deal adequately with rapidly changing conditions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of all instruments used in radiation work and of all radiation protection procedures.
• 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:

• 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.
• This position is part of the USW 1568 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 1568 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:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

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.