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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Planner

Chalk River

September 20, 2024

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Reactor Decommissioning (RD) is responsible for all Storage With Surveillance (SWS) and decommissioning activities of the “Off-Site” prototype reactors. Reactor Segmentation (RS) is responsible for the planning and execution of all activities related to the characterization, segmentation, and packaging of all of the reactor Calandria/cores which are managed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL).
Work areas include Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), Douglas Point (DP), and Gentilly 1 (G-1).
The Planner for RD is accountable to the Manager of RS and has primary duties to ensure that documents, methods, procedures, and practices are executed in compliance with company and regulatory procedures. In particular, the Planner will ensure that their actions, documents, methods, and plans address health, safety, security, environmental, and quality requirements for RD activities.
The role will be based in the CRL working area, but travel to and from remote sites will be required.
What will you be doing!
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Identifies and recommends improvements to any CNL-wide procedures that affect own work area.
  • Collaborates with others in the development of procedural improvements utilizing innovative approaches.
  • Supports and may participate in innovation initiatives.
  • Responds to situations to contain/mitigate short-term risk in accordance with established procedures.
  • Escalates issues outside of guidelines and processes.
  • Ensuring the safety and compliance of people on the site.
  • Complying with safety and quality assurance standards and troubleshooting when issues arise.
  • Preparing and addressing comments on documents in support of activities for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation (D&ER).
  • Prioritizing tasks and deliverables according to defined timelines.
  • Leading or assisting in the preparation of detailed work plans for RD fieldwork.
  • Following and leading the Integrated Work Control Process (IWCP).
  • Preparing technical reports and researching tools, equipment, and techniques used in D&ER.
  • Assisting in the preparation of Scopes of Work and bid evaluations.
  • Working with trades, project staff, radiation protection, operations, and other support groups to resolve problems and issues related to planning and scheduling of the RD and CNL D&ER programs.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
  • Education
    • Graduation from an institute of technology with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, during which time the incumbent should have demonstrated the ability to assume responsibility as described above; OR
    • Successful completion of Secondary School and a minimum of five (5) years pertinent experience plus three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in a leadership position in which time the incumbent should have demonstrated the technical ability to assume responsibilities as described above.
  • Experience
    • Experience in a nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Good research and writing skills. Must be able to gather, analyze, and assemble a variety of technical information, and translate the information into work execution steps.
    • Capable of interpreting complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
    • Ability to think logically through complex problems.
    • Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements.
    • Supervisory, team building, and communication skills.
    • A Class G license held in good standing will be required.
    • Understanding of the IWCP (Integrated Work Control Process).
    • Knowledge of configuration management and Engineering Change Control (ECC) to support updating and maintaining records of Environmental Remediation activities.
    • Working knowledge and ability to apply the applicable codes associated with decommissioning a nuclear site and buildings.
    • Understanding of the CNSC regulations and how they apply to the CNL D&ER activities.
    • Familiarity with the specific safety codes applied to the D&ER processes.
    • Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements, and contamination control. A minimum of Group III certification is required.
    • Working knowledge of Waste Management principles and volume reduction methodologies.
    • Working knowledge of the document process including project documents and engineering documents.
    • Understanding of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, and company program manuals and how they apply to decommissioning.
    • Remain current with D&ER activities around the world.
    • Knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures and organization.
    • Knowledge of CNL’s compliance programs including the supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance 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.”
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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