Chemical Technologist

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself completing non-radiological and radiological environmental monitoring? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Chemical Technologist to assist in sample collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will also mentor junior staff in best laboratory practices and optimize work schedules and instrument analysis times in support of multiple monitoring programs. Intereeus? Then this may be the job for you, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Routinely checking Integrated Environmental Monitoring (EMP, EVMP and GWMP) sampling schedules to ensure required water (both surface and groundwater) and biota samples are collected as required.
  
• Logging all samples collected and associated data in the branch Laboratory Information Management System.
• Processing water and biota samples following established technical procedures as required within specified timeframes.
• Arranging transfer (transport as required) of processed samples for analysis, maintaining Chain of Custody to both internal and external laboratories, whilst following transport protocols.
• Ensuring that Laboratory Quality Control is maintained on all analytical equipment used including performance trending and the use of laboratory QC samples as specified in appropriate technical procedure.
• Carrying out laboratory non-radiological and some radiological analysis of environmental samples as required following approved technical procedures within approved time frames.
• Verifying and reporting results within branch Laboratory Information Management System to meet customer's expectations.
• Responding to queries as the subject matter expert for non-radiological monitoring for the branch.
• Completing technical qualification cards (TQCs) for self and actively help in the completion of TQCs for more junior staff.
• Developing and/or updating the branch's technical procedures and processes for technical correctness and clarity.
• Optimizing work schedules for self and others in the group to overlap sample collection/preparation and instrument analysis times.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and act as the main contact for the verification of the group's capitals assets.
• Leading the Environmental and Climate Change Canada Proficiency Testing and help investigate data anomalies for failed tests and any other QC failures relating to non-radiological monitoring.
• Leading the implementation of improvement initiatives for the group.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position (e.g. Chemistry, Environmental Technology ) and normally five years of pertinent technological experience. Higher post-secondary education would be an asset. OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has over ten years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment involving chemical preparations and analyses using established procedures.
  • Experience with specialized analytical equipment and techniques for environmental chemical applications.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) with a strong attention to fine details, particularly in data review and proof reading.
  • Proficient in wet chemistry, solution preparation and instrument calibration and use.
  • Expert in non-radiological chemical analysis and routine chemical laboratory methods such as pH and conductivity measurements, elemental analyses, use of analytical balance, etc.
  • Experience in providing technical expertise and coaching to junior staff and easily responds to issues and challenges (e.g. data anomalies, computer malfunctions, building issues).
  • Adept with optimizing work schedules to overlap sample collection/preparation and instrument analysis times. Accomplished in technical procedure and report development and update.
  • Skilled in laboratory information management system usage and maintenance, instrument automation and spreadsheet applications.
  • Diligent in maintaining lab supplies and practiced in addressing supplier issues.
  • Skilled in investigating and troubleshooting sample results outside of their expected parameters.
  • Experienced in coordinating personnel to ensure sampling collection and shipping meeting time and schedule constraints.
  • Ability to learn and troubleshoot new and current analytical equipment while engaging internal staff and external vendors.
  • Affinity for working both indoors and outdoors in a team environment or independently, which can involve handling heavy samples and equipment such as lab supplies and sample buckets.
  • Thorough understanding of environmental aqueous sampling and biota sampling techniques.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems.
  • Experience with proficiency testing would be asset.
  • Experience in radiological chemical analysis would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of and ability to work with radioactive materials would be 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:

• Some of the field work will require significant physical effort (such as transport of larger sample volumes).
• The work includes both field and laboratory work throughout the year and as such involves working at extreme environmental conditions and various "menacing" wild life such as black flies, mosquitos and bears.
• Ability to wear and work productively while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing.

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 a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

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.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.