Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself developing and supporting software products to gather, preserve and present facility operations data in compliance with CNL’s Operator Surveillance and Equipment Reliability Management Control Procedures, and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission license conditions? Do you enjoy working for multiple facilities on a variety of projects which have company-wide applicability? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

What will you be doing!

Assuming the team lead duties in the absence of the CTA-CSE Team-Leader, including directing the day-to-day activities of three to six team members, as well as reporting any requested information to the Branch Manager.
Developing new software products and significant changes to existing software products.
Supporting existing software in response to customer requirements.
Applying thorough change oversight, review, and validation services, tracking all changes, reviews and testing.
Implementing and testing configuration changes, then applying them to production servers.
Working closely with the team lead to deliver software rollouts, provide development guidance, and plan work and progression, including balancing the needs of current clients with the production of enhancements and the servicing of new clients.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

Education
- At minimum, a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience
- A minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience is required, including:
  - Extensive experience in developing distributed applications utilizing MS SQL and web programming technologies (essential).
  - Extensive experience in Mobile Computer/Scanner software application development.
  - Extensive experience in Mobile Computer/Scanner system interface interactions.
  - Extensive experience in Web-based Technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, VB.NET, BOOTSTRAP, JAVA).
  - Extensive experience in C# (or C, C++) Development.
  - Extensive experience in VB.NET Development.
  - Experience working with Microsoft Excel (VBA), Word, etc.
  - Experience with multi-platform development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to design, document, and implement solid, well-designed software systems, end-to-end.
- Ability to plan computer system deployment and operational support activities (software/hardware upgrades, etc.).
- Ability to lead a cohesive team of developers (in the absence of the team lead).
- Well-versed in database access from applications and front-end web interfaces.
- Ability to mentor junior team members.
- Ability to switch between tasks and handle multiple requests on a per-day basis.
- Knowledge of CNL’s policies and procedures is an asset.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interface with a variety of internal and external staff.
- Able to prioritize activities based on operational demands and resource availability.
- Ability to lead by example in performing the duties of all members.
- Ability to mentors junior staff members when requested.
- Web-based technology knowledge.
- Mobile computer/phone industry knowledge.
- Knowledge of multi-platform computing and toolsets.
- Knowledge of typical facility usage of electronic surveillance systems.
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 Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG 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.

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: Hybrid Onsite Eligible

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee.

Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

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.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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