2025 Winter Student Program- Biodiversity Student

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work this Winter, keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today!

Does the idea of advising on project work plans excite you? Do you want to work in a role where you support conservation efforts?

If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of October 9th 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: Natural Resources Management
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 8 months (January-August)
Field of Study: Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Management or related fields
Year of study: 1st year or higher

What you will be doing:

• Assisting CNL in the preparation of a Species at Risk Annual Report
• Conducting data entry and analysis
• Assisting in wrapping up the 2024 field season
• Conducting field work according to the protocols provided by CNL in remote locations (e.g. forested lands,wetlands)
• Providing support for the installation of physical barriers such as silt fence, or support in the installation of heavy field equipment
• Providing technical reviews of Species at Risk documentation prepared by CNL
• Preparing communication and training material for CNL employees on the identification of Species at Risk
• Providing advice and guidance to the project leader on the Species at Risk work plan and inventory protocols
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Be part of a university program in environmental sciences, environmental studies, environmental management or related fields
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • A good knowledge of the Species at Risk Act and Federal and Provincial environmental regulations
  • A good knowledge of MapInfo or ArcGIS software
  • Knowledge of species at risk identification, ecology, habitat description and major threats
  • Be available to work evenings, weekends and to travel to other sites for short periods of time, as required
  • Be able to work physically using different hand tools
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office software including Access, Excel and Word
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Be able to review, revise and interpret technical/scientific documents
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring
  • Knowledge of radiation hazards, radiation protection practices and radiation protection principles
  • Be able to work as part of a team and meet deadlines and schedules
• 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."

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

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?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.