Duties

• Responsible for the safe and proper handling of all mixed and hazardous wastes generated at CRL; from initial generator request to final disposition.
• Apply a database system to ensure proper inventory control.
• Advise waste generators on packaging and documenting their wastes for pickup.
• Perform compliance checks on waste storage facilities.
• Be a resource to Commercial projects that will involve travel and off-site work.
• Interact with outside operation and technical groups (e.g., Heavy Equipment personnel, Analytical Chemistry Branch, Radiation Protection staff, offsite technical support,...) as technical representative for the program.
• Be part of a team to develop and introduce regulatory demands throughout CRL.
• Represent the MWP on special projects.
• Continuously research waste reduction/divertion options for application at CRL.
• Operate analytical field equipment including portable gamma-spectrometers and liquid scintillation counters.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in the field of engineering technology (chemical engineering or applied sciences desirable) or equivalent formal education and 2 - 8 years of pertinent technologist experience.
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods would be considered an asset.
• Must pass RP Group 2 training.
• Familiarity with the CRL site would be an asset.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted