Ready to build a career that protects the environment, supports safe operations, and makes a real difference every day?

We’re looking for a motivated Waste Advisor who’s passionate about sustainability, problem‑solving, and ensuring materials are managed responsibly from start to finish.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys coordinating, staying organized, working closely with teams, and contributing to cleaner, safer operations. Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself making calculations, preparing graphs and charts, using business computer systems and supplied programs, assisting in computer programming and systems design? Do you enjoy providing technical assistance and guidance to waste generators, field supervisors, and project staff? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Waste Advisor. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

Carrying out a limited number of functions in one or more technical disciplines using a basic knowledge of scientific or mathematical principles or laboratory techniques.
Generating and compiling specific data; performing calculations; preparing graphs and charts; utilizing basic business computer systems and supplied programs; assisting in computer programming and systems design; and assisting in drawing and designing routine projects.
Undertaking training in both general and specific procedures, e.g., equipment operation and maintenance, radiation protection, emergency response, environmental compliance, safety, and quality assurance (QA).
Identifying wastes by evaluating historical data and information from generators to recognize routine and operational wastes generated across Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) activities.
Creating and managing waste documents such as Waste Enquiry Forms (WEF) and Waste Information Forms (WIF), and guiding waste through the management process.
Assisting waste generators in implementing local waste minimization initiatives to reduce overall waste generation and connecting them to the CNL asset management program.
Sharing experiences and best practices with peers to improve waste management processes across operational and decommissioning areas.
Providing technical assistance and guidance to waste generators, field supervisors, and project staff on handling specific project wastes effectively, including advising on appropriate packaging for waste receivers.
Conducting regular waste housekeeping inspections to ensure compliance with waste management protocols and promptly addressing generator needs.
Completing and managing requests for characterization forms to support generators in completing field verification activities.
Completing and managing waste data forms, which serve as the official records for waste in the process.
Serving as a point of contact for waste generators by clarifying priorities and communicating timelines for verification activities and waste collection requirements in coordination with waste characterization services and waste operations.
Continuously sharing experiences and best practices with peers to support the improvement of waste management processes across all operational and decommissioning activities.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, or equivalent formal education. Or;
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, and has typically more than 3 years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
Experience
- Experience analyzing technical data, including sample analysis results and historical records.
- Experience in writing technical documents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage the variety of waste projects with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently to accomplish tasks with excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Working knowledge of standard software programs, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Capable of performing mathematical activities to calculate package activities as required.
- Have (or acquire) a sound knowledge of CNL facilities.
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

This position is part of the Whiteshell Technical Employees Group Unionand is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WTEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security.

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting the environment
Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL.

Location: Onsite

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land. he home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.

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