Waste Characterization Officer

1 week ago


Whiteshell, Canada Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Full time

Job Summary


The purpose of this position is to provide waste management support to align with the strategy to send all radioactive waste to Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) for disposal and/or long-term storage.

The
Waste Characterization Officer is a key member of the Waste Management team and will assume responsibility for Waste Certification processes to inspect and verify that packages are compliant with all applicable regulations and requirements and ensure proper waste handling and processing procedures are being followed.

Over the duration of this project, an estimated 33,000 cubic meters of low-level waste and 1,200 cubic meters of intermediate-level waste, 86,000 cubic meters of clean waste 6,000 cubic meters of hazardous waste will be generated and transported from Whiteshell (WL) to off-site waste receivers.

The expansion of the Waste Management department is essential to the success of the Whiteshell (WL) Closure Project and the Waste Characterization Officer will fulfil a vital role to ensure our waste shipments are executed safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory and company-wide requirements.


Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) employees perform all duties in accordance with established health and safety and regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (i.e. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies management or supervisor of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers or any other on the premises in a timely manner and in accordance with established reporting requirements.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Postsecondary education (University degree) or College Diploma in a scientific field, or equivalent knowledge earned through a combination of education and relevant experience in the field of radioactive waste characterization.
  • Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (including Class 7 Materials) Certification and successful completion of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) training course is considered an asset.
  • Experience
  • A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a role related to waste management, environmental characterization or environmental management.
  • Experience
with the management of hazardous and/or radiological materials.

Abilities and Skills

The incumbent should have:

  • Ability/desire to perform field activities in all environmental conditions;
  • Experience
with radiation and/or hazardous detection instruments and techniques;

  • Strong communications skills to influence and educate various audiences including operations staff of various backgrounds, clients, supply chain vendors, peers/colleagues and management;
  • Computer literacy including the use/customization of spreadsheets, databases and word processing software;
  • Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines, with an ability to manage and prioritize a workload that involves several different projects;
  • Ability to gather, analyze and assemble a variety of technical information under firm schedule requirements;
  • Excellent computer literacy including the use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing software;
  • Must possess a high level of motivation with a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment;
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and written communications skills.

Functions and Responsibilities
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Carrying out waste management quality assurance activities, including implementation of a formal "Waste Certification" process and overseeing waste emplacements into waste containers;
  • Providing guidance to Waste Generators in regard to waste segregation, characterization and packaging requirements;
  • Verifying the contents of waste packages and containers comply with the waste acceptance criteria of the preferred disposition destination; and
  • Evaluating and coordinating storage and handling of clean, hazardous and/or radiological waste;
  • Performing other duties in support of the WL Waste Management Program, including assisting in the development of program documentation and Waste Management Plans.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

WL - Compressed work week You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

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