Civil Design Technician

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, our Whiteshell location is looking to fill the role of Civil Design Technician.

The Civil Design Technician will work in a multi-disciplinary branch providing integrated project management, engineering, design and construction services for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities at the Whiteshell (WL) site. Under general direction from the Branch Manager, the employee will contribute to the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs of civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design.

Can you see yourself filling this role? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Being assigned as a design job leader including job management and execution oversight.
• Providing assistance in resolving identified issues to prevent or mitigate loss of schedule and budget.
• Providing job updates and status reports to management.
• Guiding the work of several technologists, coordinating schedules and assigning tasks to reach an overall objective within cost, quality and time requirements.
• Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior technologists.
• Checking the work of junior staff and providing guidance.
• Preparing engineering drawings and related documents for civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural and/or HVAC design.
• Preparing and revising CADD drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, and to hand drawings.
• Conducting walk downs to support, troubleshoot, and make revisions to civil, building services, outdoor services, architectural, structural, and/or HVAC systems.
• Updating the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) or the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) documentation for equipment on Instrument, Valve or Equipment lists.
• Identifying and requesting additional resources required to complete assigned work on schedule.
• Providing support in the preparation of as-built drawings with a personal commitment to safety and a questioning attitude.
• Showing attention to detail and accuracy along with being a self-motivated individual.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education
• Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education and has more than six (6) years of relevant technological experience.
• Secondary School graduation diploma or equivalent and has more than 10 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
• Experience
• Experience and knowledge of design drafting technique and practice.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Produce neat, legible, and accurate drawings in reasonable time.
• Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication is required.
• Follow and implement complex procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative, motivation, and good people skills to work with peers as well as both internal and external customers in a team environment.
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
• Interpret marked up drawings.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
• 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 Secretariats “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
  

Working Conditions

• This position is part of the Whiteshell Technical Employees Group and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WTEG 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.
• Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
• We have a compressed workweek: four days, ten hours per day, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  
  

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:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• 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?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians
  
  

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL.

Location: Onsite

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

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:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• 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 jobs@cnl.ca . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home. CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of this and we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rights and title associated with this land.

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