The CNL Cleanup Function establishes requirements and processes to ensure that activities involving planning for and execution of Decommissioning, Demolition and Environmental Remediation in order to meet the right end-states is conducted effectively across the CNL sites. Ensuring activities are performed in a manner that protects the workers, the public, and the environment, and are in compliance with applicable regulatory and licence requirements. The Program Officer provides support to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Cleanup Function (Land Use Program, Decommissioning and Demolition Program and Environmental Remediation Program).
The role will involve identifying, planning and implementing improvements in the Cleanup Function and it supporting programs so that clear and necessary processes, procedures and guidance is provided to enable end states and next land uses to be reached as part of an accelerated decommissioning schedule at CNL. Specific tasks will include running workshops, supporting land use assessments of CNL sites, development and rolling out training, writing processes and procedures, working across sites to provide review of decommissioning planning, environmental characterization planning and reporting and remedial action planning. Running gap analysis initiatives, identifying, planning and implementing program improvements, providing support and guidance to sites on Land Use/D&D/Environmental Remediation requirements. Identifying and producing new processes and keeping existing processes up to date based on self-assessments, user evaluation, benchmarking, OPEX and renewal cycle. Supporting activities across all CNL sites, and improving communications regarding function purpose, processes, and procedures.
What will you be doing!
- Support to implementation of the Cleanup Function and supporting programs (Land Use, Decommissioning and Demolition and Environmental Remediation) and maintain continual improvements through observations, assessments and reviews at CNL’s sites and through benchmarking against other non-CNL facilities (nuclear and non-nuclear).
- Running gap analysis and gathering information initiatives to understand required areas of improvements and collaboration across the Cleanup Function
- Develop and implement appropriate procedures to address identified gaps or opportunities for improvement.
- Establish, document and maintain a system to compile site-specific Program measures, end state data and records, including preparation of periodic summary reports.
- Advise staff and managers on Cleanup Function requirements, and assist the staff and managers on meeting the requirements.
- Maintain alignment across the 3 supporting Programs.
- Communicate Program requirements and opportunities for improvement through: a) assist in developing and delivering Program training, and b) presentations on Program requirements at employee (safety, branch, interest group) meetings.
- Maintain cross-functional knowledge spanning the various specialty areas associated with CNL’s Waste Management, Decommissioning and Demolition, Land Use and Environmental Remediation Programs (including radiological, non-radiological, hazards and non-hazardous wastes; waste storage and disposal options and facilities; waste minimization and reduction practices; international practices with regard to the long-term management of waste).
- Perform other duties in support of CNL’s Cleanup Function.
What we are looking for!
Education:
- At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering from a university of recognized standing, or membership in a scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience:
- 5-10 years of related experience in the field of Decommissioning, Demolition, and/or Environmental Remediation.
Abilities and Skills:
- Project Management and planning experience desired.
- Experience with change management desired.
- Strong computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office Suite, and familiarity with the use of databases.
- Strong organizational and communications kills.
- Ability to understand CNL priorities/strategy.
- Good writing skills; proven ability to prepare documents in a timely manner.
- Proactive and takes initiative with high level of motivation; can work independently and in a team environment.
Job/Industry Specific Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Environmental and/or Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO-14001 or ISO-9000), Nuclear Safety & Control Act, regulations associated with radiological waste, Federal and Provincial environmental protection laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of literature / studies / reports concerning recommended site characterization and remediation guidelines, risk assessment and modelling, as well as international work in the area of remediation of nuclear sites,
- Field work experience in site characterization and/or remediation.
- Familiarity with remedial and decommissioning technologies and techniques,
- An understanding of groundwater, effluent and other types environmental monitoring,
- Awareness of standards, regulatory requirements, best available methodologies in remediation, characterization, and risk assessment as they pertain to nuclear remediation work, and
- Knowledge of environmental sampling methods to ensure adequate characterization of sites.
- Technical knowledge of End State, Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant CSA standards, IAA, Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation Processes/programs.
- Practical experience in the use of waste characterisation methodologies including Data Quality Objectives, sample management plans and MARSSIM, an asset.
- Must have practical working knowledge of the full range of decommissioning and remediation processes applied domestically and internationally.
- Must be Radiation Protection (RP) Group 3 qualified (or be able to be RP Group 3 qualified once hired).
Work Environment:
- Excellent growth and development opportunities.
- Retention Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
- Challenging and interesting work.
- Opportunity to be a part of Canadian history.
- Security clearance eligibility required for: enhanced, site clearance via CSIS.
Location:
- This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however, subject to the terms of this agreement, your primary work location will be remote. Your role will require some regular and frequent attendance at the Chalk River site. The schedule and frequency will be determined by discussions with your manager as well as internal client and project needs. CNL may require you to travel from time to time, as necessary.
- CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and 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 need with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
Term:
- Indeterminate with benefits, paid vacation/ personal time and pension contribution.
About CNL:
CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.
Our Priorities:
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restore and protect the environment
- Contribute to the health of Canadians
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.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which 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 in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
CNL respectfully acknowledges that the Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the un-ceded and un-surrendered 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.