Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer - Environment (Site Characterization)

LocationToronto, ON
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Location


Toronto/Ignace


Employment Category


Regular Full-Time


Department


Site - Ignace


Job Reference


10353

Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Environment

Fulltime - One (1) Position Available

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East


OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street


Job Summary:

Reporting to the Section Manager, Data Acquisition, the successful candidate will be a member of a dedicated team responsible for ensuring the collection of data to support the impact assessment and CNSC licensing for a deep underground geological repository.

Key responsibilities include contract administration, data management and analysis of environmental data in support of field activities.



Responsibilities

Identify, secure and manage contracts and provide input into business planning.

Oversee the contractors responsible for field planning and implementation of sampling programs.
Provide data management, data control, tabulation and analysis of ongoing environmental data collection programs for all media (eg. Ecological survey data, surface water sample data)
Perform quality assurance/quality control checks on analytical data to confirm compliance with prescribed thresholds and limits.
Review and quality assure field investigation data, GIS data and products created and delivered by external sources to ensure compliance with the NWMO’s Quality Assurance Protocols.
Geo-reference data and produce metadata files with field data, linked to laboratory results.
Statistical analysis and trend identification (eg. Seasonality, existing trends).
Participate in the preparation and review of Annual Data reports, including emerging trend analysis, QA evaluation, sample design improvements and gap analysis.
Coordinate with analytical laboratories on the delivery of analytical data, create data delivery templates.
Carry out environmental science activities within the department.
Maintain and improve models for contaminant transport and impact in the biosphere.
Contribute to the preparation of safety assessments.
Prepare reports and presentations.
Present to the public, Indigenous peoples, technical groups, government authorities and other organizations.
Remain up to date on current developments through technical publications, conference participation, co-operative projects and contact with external and international experts.
Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications and Experience

This is a Progression-In Place (PIP) role. Applicants with lesser experience/qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower rate and be progressed in place.


4-year university degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Chemistry or Data Science disciplines or equivalent.
Over 6 years’ experience in environmental science or ecology.
Familiarity with legislated requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to effectively apply theoretical and practical technical knowledge and use sound analytical thinking to solve problems.
Must be a self-starter with an inherent desire to learn and the ability to quickly self-teach new skillsets.
Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

The following skills and experience are considered assets:

Environmental science or ecology experience working with GIS analysis and statistics.
ESRI suite of product experience including ArcGIS Desktop and Survey123.
Experience with mobile data collection.
Good understanding of site Quality Assurance and Quality Control site investigation procedures.
Familiar with environmental site investigation and impact assessment methodologies such as surface water monitoring programs, ecological studies, borehole drilling and hydrogeological testing and associated data types.
Experience presenting in a public forum (e.g. community or Indigenous engagement, national or international conferences or equivalent).

The position will require periodic overnight travel to support field activities.



Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.



This role requires travel to site.


Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.


NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.


We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.


The NWMO is committed to contribute to Reconciliation in all our work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, the NWMO actively seeks Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. We will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

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