Electrical Design Technician

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a meaningful difference in the environment? Can you see yourself supporting the design of electrical power systems that directly contribute to the safe decommissioning and operation of facilities at the Whiteshell site? Do you enjoy creating detailed engineering drawings, solving technical problems, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team? If you answered yes, our Pinawa, Manitoba location is looking to fill the role of Electrical Design Technician. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Being assigned as a design job leader, including job management and execution oversight.
• Providing assistance in resolving technical issues to prevent or mitigate schedule and budget impacts.
• Providing job updates and status reports to management.
• Guiding the work of technologists, coordinating schedules, and assigning tasks to meet cost, quality, and time expectations.
• Providing mentorship and technical oversight to junior technologists.
• Preparing engineering drawings and related electrical design documents.
• Making revisions to existing CADD and hand drawings.
• Updating Master Equipment Lists (MELs) to reflect equipment removed from service.
• Providing engineering support during decommissioning activities.
• Checking the work of junior staff and offering guidance.
• Conducting walk‑downs to support, troubleshoot, and revise electrical systems as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  
  

Education

What we are looking for:

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology with more than twelve (12) years of relevant technological experience, or
• Secondary School graduation diploma (or equivalent) with more than twelve (12) years of relevant experience, or equivalent through additional education and/or training.
  
  

Experience

• Experience solving and/or providing recommendations for technical issues.
• Experience interpreting marked‑up drawings.
• Strong knowledge of design drafting techniques and practices.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to produce neat, legible, and accurate drawings efficiently.
• Strong proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Fluency in English and ability to follow and implement complex procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.
• Ability to identify required resources and communicate needs appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers, engineers, designers, and external suppliers.
• Ability to supervise drafting personnel when required, including checking work and providing technical guidance.
• Demonstrated leadership on technical assignments.
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, and commitment to safety.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a questioning attitude.
  
  

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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

Extensive desk and computer work.

Occasional visits to any facility on the WL site, including radiological zones.

Potential entry into hazardous environments requiring personal protective equipment.

Visual concentration required for preparing and checking design drawings.

Project deadlines or emergent work may require extended hours when approved by management.

Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four‑day work week and ten hours a day — starting at 6 am.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? Were reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters 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.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);

Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;

Tuition support;

A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security;

A compressed workweek that supports healthy work-life balance.

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

Clean energy for today and tomorrow.

Restore and protect the Environment.

Contribute to the health of Canadians.

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

Location: Onsite

CNL’s Whiteshell Laboratories is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and for those who love the outdoors.

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. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

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 measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

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