Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) are looking for a Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Environment (Site Characterization) in Ignace, ON! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and in the future.
Employer Name: Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)
City: Ignace
Province: ON
Application Deadline: May 30th, 2025
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
- 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 for this LEAP Job Posting: 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.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting: Please apply online at: https://careers.nwmo.ca/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=100019&p_web_page_id=374559&p_preview=Y
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
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. If you require accommodation, please contact us.
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