Environmental Monitoring Operations Specialist

• Supporting Super User Administration of EMB's(Environmental Monitoring Branch) laboratory information management system (LabWorks).
• Optimizing data input and reporting of environmental data in Labworks and applications that interface with Labworks.
• Working with EMB and IT staff, as well as vendor(s), to troubleshoot Labworks issues.
• Performing routine Labworks data review and administration.
• Overseeing and helping in the development and updating of EMB documentation.
• Leading the update and review of EMB procedures, lab protocol, radiological work procedures, training qualification cards and scopes of work.
• Interfacing with Project Control Co-ordinators, and Quality Program and EMB staff to generate the required paperwork for the purchase of capital cost items.
• Providing support to help the successful execution of EMB operations.
• Leading or assisting in troubleshooting issues that arise in EMB to reduce operational work down time.
• Providing oversight on EMB related projects such weir replacements and site characterizations. This can include attending and or co-ordinating project meetings and field walk downs.
• Helping lead process improvements to optimize EMB operations.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately following all QA and QC requirements and within time and budgetary limits.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for :

• Education
  • Bachelor Degree in Information Systems, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Environmental Sciences or related field from a university of recognized standing or membership in scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience
  • Work experience with laboratory information systems or equivalent requiring the entry, processing and presentation of vast amounts of data.
  • Work experience with procedures update and development.
  • Work experience in a nuclear facility would be desirable.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
  • Knowledge of environmental aqueous, biota and soil sampling techniques.
    
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Be technologically savvy and proficient in learning new software applications.
  • Demonstrate computer skills applicable to database management, instrument automation and spreadsheet applications.
  • Excellent communications (both written and verbal) and presentation skills.
  • Interact effectively with managers and staff of facilities, laboratories, and support groups, and to work as a part of a team.
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with all other members of the branch and internal customers as well as other key stakeholders, vendors, contractors and suppliers.
  • Familiarity with project management software is desirable.
  • Demonstrate good organizational and project management skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office software including Access, Excel and Word.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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 :

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 pace setters 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!

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

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires regular work at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also permitting the employee to spend the majority of their time working remotely, should they so desire. CNL employees who choose to work remotely the majority of the time are provided with the equipment required to be successful at their remote workplace (laptop, chair, monitor, etc.); however, they are not provided a dedicated onsite office. CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley. It affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which 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 you with 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. 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 inclusive of 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.