Operations Technician

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself as an Operations Technician, supporting the safe, efficient operation of wastewater treatment facilities that play a critical role in one of Canada's largest environmental remediation projects? Do you enjoy hands-on work, operating complex equipment, troubleshooting issues, and working in a team environment where safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence are top priorities? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

What you will be doing!

• Assisting with the safe operation and maintenance of the Port Hope and Port Granby Wastewater Treatment Plants.
• Operating process equipment, including pumps, fans, compressors, valves, chemical handling systems, and associated treatment equipment.
• Operating utility vehicles, lift trucks, elevated work platforms, hoists, cranes, and other equipment as required.
• Preparing chemical solutions and supporting the operation and maintenance of chemical handling systems.
• Performing routine laboratory testing and analysis activities.
• Troubleshooting operational issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Supporting investigations, testing programs, and special studies with technical staff and subject matter experts.
• Collecting water and solids samples from processing equipment for laboratory analysis.
• Recording operating data from instrumentation, SCADA systems, and process control systems and identifying operational trends or concerns.
• Performing equipment calibrations and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of procedures, maintenance schedules, equipment inventories, protocols, and inspection programs.
• Inspecting and testing safety equipment and associated control systems.
• Identifying technical and operational issues and recommending solutions to support safe and effective facility operations.
• Collecting, compiling, and analyzing process monitoring data and environmental performance information.
• Coordinating with consultants and contractors to support commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Diploma or certificate from a recognized institute of Engineering Technology, Applied Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience
  • Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant operational, industrial, mechanical, or wastewater treatment experience.
  • Experience operating mechanical, electrical, process, or water treatment systems.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry is considered an asset.
  • Experience supporting environmental, wastewater, industrial operations, or remediation projects is considered an asset.
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies such as the CNSC, Environment Canada, or provincial regulatory bodies is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on operational experience.
  • Working knowledge of process equipment, mechanical systems, and industrial operating practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and operational issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
  • Working knowledge of water treatment systems, wastewater treatment processes, and associated operating equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, operating logs, permits, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operations staff, contractors, management, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.
  • Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving operational requirements.
  • Working knowledge of project management principles and industrial work management practices is considered an asset.
  • Training or experience with radiation protection practices is considered an asset
• 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.

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

Our Port Hope site is situated along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, just east of Toronto. The community is rich in history, with vibrant downtown shops, restaurants, and nearby trails and parks. Living and working here offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to urban amenities.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Port Hope location, 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.

The CNL Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the traditional lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the Gunshot Treaty negotiated between the Crown and Mississauga Nation during the 1780s and represented today by the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Mississauga Nations are also signatories to various 18th and 19th century treaties that covered lands in different parts of south-central Ontario. In 1923, the Mississauga First Nations and the Chippewa First Nations consisting of Rama, Beausoleil and Georgina Island signed the Williams Treaties and together, over 90 years later in June 2018, joined to ensure that their rights and the relationship with these lands are respected through a renewed agreement with Canada and the province of Ontario. The area in which we are situated is also home to Indigenous Peoples from across the region and Canada. CNL is grateful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.