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Are you a skilled troubleshooter who loves working with precision instruments and keeping critical systems performing at their best? If you are, we are looking for a dedicated Instrument Technician who's excited by handson technical work, complex diagnostics, and being a key player in maintaining safe, reliable operations.

Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for installing and servicing various plant systems, including safety and security, energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical), communication, and process control systems? If so, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for a Red Seal Instrument Technician to install and service measuring and indicating instruments to monitor processes and equipment. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Working from, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Producing material take-offs and labour estimates from drawings and sketches.
• Initiating service requests and coordinating repairs with customers, other trades, powerhouse, or the design staff.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic/electrical, pneumatic and microprocessor-based systems and test equipment.
• Scheduling work, ordering materials, and specifying new equipment.
• Collaborating with other departments and other roles in the organization, as well as contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must hold a Red Seal certificate in Instrument and Controls Technician.
• Experience
  • Five (5) years of experience in a variety of industrial and commercial work environments or more would be an asset.
  • Experience working in diverse industrial and commercial environments.
  • Experience with:
    • Pneumatic tubing and electrical wiring.
    • Temperature, pressure, vacuum, moisture, and humidity instrumentation.
    • Oxygen and gas analysis equipment.
    • Speed, position, and timing sensors.
    • X-ray equipment components.
    • Pneumatic/electronic transmitters and data scanning systems.
    • Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
    • Monitoring and alarm systems.
    • Radiation detection instrumentation.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Skilled in installing, inspecting, repairing, removing, and replacing instrumentation and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Mathematics, chemistry, and science
    • Blueprint reading and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
    • Technical communications and computer systems
    • Electrical and electronic theory
    • Measurement devices and techniques
  • Proven troubleshooting and repair skills for electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and microprocessor-based systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, standards, and by-laws.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with customers, contractors, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments and independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt installation techniques to site-specific conditions.
  • Excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude.
  • Knowledge of metallurgy and equipment performance characteristics.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic/test equipment.
• 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 The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 608 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAM 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.

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 longterm 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 Metis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

At Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), we recognize the unique history, spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and we appreciate the responsibility they have as stewards of the environment. We remain firmly committed to being an active participant in Canada's journey towards healing and reconciliation.