Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining safe, compliant, and controlled environments? Do you find satisfaction in hands-on work that directly protects people, equipment, and facilities? Are you detail-oriented and committed to following proven procedures that make a real impact? Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Decontamination Worker to perform contamination control activities. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

Assisting cleaning and decontaminating areas, buildings, equipment and materials of radioactive contamination through application of either routine or specialized cleaning procedures.
Providing decontamination services when hazardous contamination levels are suspected or known to exist to support ongoing operational and decommissioning activities.
Assisting fellow Radiation Protection staff and facility management with the implementation of contamination control techniques to ensure safe working conditions.
Assisting other employees with entry/exit protocols associated with working in radiologically contaminated areas, which includes dressing and undressing with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing (PPE&C).
Packaging and handling of active and inactive hazardous waste materials in accordance with radiation protection procedures.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

Education
- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Radiation Protection Group 3 and/or Group 2 qualification is desirable, or be willing to complete on-site training and qualification.
Experience
- Two years of experience working in a radioactive environment.
- Decontamination experience and/or janitorial experience is considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Familiarity with established practices and procedures for radiological and industrial safety.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
- Ability to lift and move items in a decommissioning/construction environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (WORD, Microsoft Mail, Excel).
- Possesses a keen sense of individual responsibility and strong motivation to achieve group goals.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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: We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This position is part of the USW 7806 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 7806 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.

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.