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. Assisting 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.

What We Are Looking For

Education: Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology with more than eight (8) years of relevant technological experience. Experience: Secondary School graduation diploma (or equivalent) with more than twelve (12) years of relevant experience, or equivalent through additional education and/or training. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must possess a strong knowledge of design drafting technique and practice. Possess knowledge and skills in drafting electrical drawings using CADD. Must be capable of producing neat, legible, and accurate drawings in a reasonable time. Proficiency in both written and oral communication is required. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and able to follow and implement complex practices. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization. Working with minimal supervision. Solving and or providing recommendations for techniques. Interpreting marked-up drawings. 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

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 WTEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their 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. 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. Project deadlines or emergent work may require extended hours when approved by management.

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: Onsite

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.