Driver (6 Month Term, Casual)

Do you have an ACZ class driver’s license and 2 years experience in the operation of “A” class motor vehicles? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Drivers operate motor vehicles such as pick-up trucks, and cube vans to transport people, equipment, and materials as well as tractor/trailers, flask trucks, snow plows, belly plows, roll-off trucks, and other vehicles to transport equipment and materials safely and efficiently within the operational guidelines of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and the Ministry of Transport regulations.

What will you be doing!

• Picks up material and equipment which could include radioactive materials from pre-arranged locations, ensuring all paperwork is accurate and complete; ensures that the load is safely fastened; delivers the load to a pre-arranged destination to ensure the timely delivery of goods in a safe manner in compliance with regulations.
• Picks up personnel and/or visitors from a pre-arranged location and transports them to their destination in a safe, timely and courteous manner.
• Completes a vehicle circle check when taking possession of a vehicle and reports any major maintenance issues for the safe operation of the vehicle.
• May operate other vehicles such as snow plows, flask trucks, belly plows, tandems, 4 tons, roll-off trucks and hoists to assist tradespeople and job site crews and facilitate the workflow.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the vehicles used to uphold an established corporate image.
• Participates in the orientation of new drivers to ensure consistent work methods.
• Member of the Emergency Response Team to assist in the “stay-in” or evacuation of the area, on or off-site in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools, and equipment, adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment. Attend monthly safety meetings and immediately report any safety concerns and/or infractions. Apply CNL’s Event Free Tools procedure throughout the execution of assigned work and model this behavior and knowledge to others.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for :

• Education:
  • Secondary school graduation diploma
• Experience:
  • ACZ class driver’s license with a clean driving record (Driver abstract check every six months)
  • Two years experience in the operation of “A” class motor vehicles.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Familiar with the operation and safety features of a variety of equipment such as snow plows, hoists, flatbed and drop deck trailers
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Class 7 certification
  • Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation regulations
  • Mechanical skills to complete circle checks of vehicles and fix minor defects
  • Familiarity with cargo securement
• 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 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.

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