Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself working with Subject Matter Experts (SME) performing maintenance categorization, identifying existing maintenance deficiencies, optimizing maintenance schedules through the creation and revision of Preventive Maintenance Technical Basis? Do you like to develop System Performance Monitoring Plans and System Health Reports to improve system reliability and availability and manage the aging systems? If you answered yes, our Chalk River (CRL) location is looking for an Equipment Reliability Specialist. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
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Reviewing and/or recommending technical specifications for equipment, tests, and processes/procedures.
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Providing engineering support during requirements development, design, construction, installation, commissioning, and turnover project phases.
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Providing subject matter expert review and commenting on designs.
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Developing and executing System Performance Monitoring Plans and System Health Reports.
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Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach.
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Developing and improving maintenance strategies.
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Assigning maintenance strategies for equipment.
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Restoring configuration management for process, mechanical, and electrical systems.
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Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
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Education
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At a minimum, a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Engineering from a university of recognized standing or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
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Experience
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Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and predictive maintenance is an asset.
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Experience with vibration analysis, motor circuit analysis, infrared analysis, and ultrasonic applications in maintenance procedures is an asset.
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Experience working in a nuclear environment asset.
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Experience with electrical systems, HVAC systems, and process systems is an asset.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, routinely solve technical problems, and make independent decisions.
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Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.
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Good organization skills and patience.
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Knowledge of Design Engineering practices, Engineering Change Control and Configuration Management.
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Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles and theory.
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Knowledge of condition-based maintenance technologies and practices.
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Security Clearance Eligibility Required
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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:
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Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG 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.
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:
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Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
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Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
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Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
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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?
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Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
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Restoring and protecting the environment
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Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Onsite
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
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:
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Respect
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Safety
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Integrity
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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 [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
