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 each semester from colleges and universities to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this fall then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.

Department: Monitoring Programs & Risk Assessment

Number of Positions: 1

Duration: 4 months (beginning in September 2023)

Discipline: Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering

Year of study: Open to students who have completed their 2nd year or 3rd year of studies.

Location: Chalk River, ON

NOTE:

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 in order to graduate.

Students must submit a resume, cover letter and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of 24 May 2023 @ 11:59pm to ensure consideration for student employment.

INTRO

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is a world-renowned organization that specializes in nuclear technology, sciences, and engineering. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Groundwater Monitoring Program of Environmental Services team. The intern will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of an expert groundwater modeller to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport in local scale 3D numerical models. This will be a great opportunity for the intern to learn state-of-the-art 3D groundwater modelling techniques and develop skills that can lead to an attractive professional career path.

DUTIES

• Participate in a groundwater modelling project to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport behaviours in local scale 3D numerical models.
• Assist in processing environmental monitoring and geological and hydrogeological site characterization data, data QC/QA, data processing, and visualization in a GIS environment.
• Work with the groundwater modeller to prepare model input files, assist in 3D model construction, calibration, simulation, verification, and prediction.
• Transfer data into Environmental Data Management System (EDMS).
• Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills and provide support for other team members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering.
• Have a good understanding of general environmental sciences with a preference for knowledge of groundwater monitoring and geohydrology.
• Be proficient in the use of various GIS and database systems, including ArcGIS, Surfer, Excel, and Access.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to learn new skills.

To be eligible for CNL summer student employment, you must be:

• Enrolled to return to a post-secondary institution (college or university) in the following semester
• Available to work from September to December 2023.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada in accordance with Canadian Immigration laws
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance and reliability check

Please submit a resume, cover letter, 2 reference letters and a copy of an up to date transcript by the posting close date of 24 May 2023 to ensure consideration for Winter Co Op employment at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario.

CNL has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote 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 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 inform the Talent Acquisition Advisor with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered 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.