Whiteshell Nuclear Security Officer

• Conducting access control, intervention, and investigation activities during normal operations and emergencies.
• Monitoring site conditions, identifying hazards or threats, and taking appropriate actions to prevent or mitigate risk.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all security matters.
• Participating in mandatory and ongoing safety and operational training to maintain qualifications and readiness.
• Assuming personal accountability for staying current on required training, procedures, and operational guidance, and sharing learned knowledge with peers.
• Identifying and reporting safety hazards, wearing required protective equipment, and adhering to workplace safety and health procedures.
• Working a continuous rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts up to twelve hours.
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external emergency partners to support coordinated responses.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education

• Being able to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Level 2 Secret Security Clearance.
• Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of computer hardware, software, and systems used in physical security operations.
• Holding and maintaining a valid Class 4 Province of Manitoba driver’s licence.
• Ability to successfully completing Use of Force training (initial and annual re‑qualification).
• Passing mandatory medical, psychological, and physical ability standards as required; meeting these standards annually.
• Understanding off‑shift radiation protection procedures and obtaining required certifications (for example, WHMIS, respirator fit testing).
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills, accurate report writing, and sound judgment under pressure.
• Managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining professionalism and teamwork in a dynamic environment.
• 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.”

• Being exposed to potential hazards, including chemicals, gases, fire, loud noise, biological hazards, and radiation, with appropriate controls in place.
• Working extended hours and overtime as required.
• This position is part of the IAFF F160 and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the IAFF F160 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.
• Working schedule: 42-hour work week, which comprises a continuous rotating shift schedule with nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts up to twelve hours.

• 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 for your future security

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories