Internal Dosimetry Technologist

Do you enjoy solving complex scientific puzzles that help protect people? Are you energized by work where precision, analytical thinking, and innovation directly contribute to radiation safety and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a laboratory environment where no two challenges are exactly the same? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for an Internal Dosimetry Technologist to play a vital part in supporting internal radiation dose assessment programs through in vivo and in vitro bioassay analysis, delivering accurate results that help ensure the health and safety of workers. Apply today!

What you will be doing!

• Interpreting work assignment instructions, selecting standard procedures, techniques, and equipment, and establishing work sequence.
• Conducting experiments and tests, recording, organizing, and analyzing observations and suggesting conclusions.
• Extracting and computing data using established procedures involving use of learned scientific knowledge.
• Managing inventory of consumable materials to ensure operational readiness and continuity of services.
• Executing dosimetry methods as required to fulfill customer service requirements and expectations.
• Maintaining and completing legible and accurate written records of analytical work, measurement results, instrument setup, calibration, maintenance, and performance in laboratory workbooks as established in the Dosimetry Services quality assurance plans.
• Collecting personal information as required for participation in the measurement and reporting of dose.
• Participating in audits and inspections as required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology specializing in chemical or biochemical technology, medical-laboratory technology or equivalent formal education OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent with more than three years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Three (3) years of pertinent and progressive technological experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
  • Experience in the use of laboratory tools, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as well as ability to work independently to accomplish tasks with excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated technical innovation and application of ‘state-of- the art’ knowledge.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated capability in the use of laboratory tools to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of radiochemistry principles and methodologies, including sample preparation, radiochemical separation techniques, radionuclide analysis, detection methods, and quality assurance practices.
• 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.
• This position is part of the USW 1568 Union 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!

Location: Onsite

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.