2025 Winter Student - Instrument Technician Student

at  CANADIAN NUCLEAR LABORATORIES CNL

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for exciting and challenging work this Winter, keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today!
Would you like to be in a role where you will shadow our Instrument Technician and cover all regular job duties, from working on security systems to calibrating radiation protection (RP) instruments? If so, this may be the job for you!
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of October 29th at 11:59 pm EST to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term to graduate.
Department: Maintenance
Number of Positions: 3
Duration: 4 months (January - April)
Field of Study: Instrument Technician
Year of study: Must be currently enrolled in a first or second-year program

LOCATION:

CNL ‘s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and those who love the outdoors.
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.
CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways

Attending pre-job meetings at the start of shift and follow site procedures and health and safety requirements.
Report any concerns to the supervisor and seek clarification regarding any questions.
Identifying equipment in the field.
Identifying equipment on engineering drawings.
Producing equipment tags and applying them in the field.
Performing independent research.
Engaging with site staff to build knowledge based on independent research.
Performing problem-solving, producing a report and presenting to both trade and management levels.
Understanding types of site instrumentation, their function, and calibration methods.
Gathering information on site equipment programs.
Making recommendations on changes to calibration program effectiveness.