Radiation Protection Surveyor Trainee

Do you take pride in keeping people safe and environments compliant? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety standards? Are you motivated by meaningful work that supports environmental clean-up and responsible decommissioning? Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Radiation Protection Surveyor Trainee to work alongside Radiation Protection (RP) Supervisors and Management to help ensure daily activities and decommissioning efforts meet strict safety regulations. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Performing routine and specialized surveys with instrumentation (contamination, dose rate, airborne, smear, scan surveys).
• Identifying radiological conditions and communicating those conditions to workers and supervisors.
• Maintaining records to document compliance monitoring routines.
• Providing radiological assessments, participating in pre-job briefings and supporting workers following radiological work permits.
• Assisting with collecting samples and providing RP support for these activities.
• Performing surveys with portable instruments to classify, segregate, and characterize waste for processing.
• 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 two (2) years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.

• Experience

• Minimum 3 years of radiation Protection experience preferred.

• Experience with radiation protection instrumentation and survey techniques.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High sense of individual responsibility.

• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of legislative, regulatory and CNL company principles.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• 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:

• We have a compressed work week: 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 WTEG Union and 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:

• 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 near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests - a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

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 jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.