Electrician

Do you want to work in an environment where you'll plan, install, test, inspect, and troubleshoot various types of industrial electrical equipment? If so, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for a Red Seal Construction and Maintenance Electrician to remove electrical services and systems safely and to assess the suitability of existing services for future use. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Reading and interpreting building plans, electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, and electrical code specifications to determine wiring installations.
• Cutting, threading, bending, assembling and installing conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.
• Pulling wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
• Laying out, assembling, installing, repairing, maintaining, connecting and testing electrical fixtures, control equipment, and wiring for fire alarm, communication, light, heat and power systems.
• Positioning, installing and maintaining distribution and control equipment such as circuit breaker panel boards, fuse enclosures, switch boxes, and pullboxes.
• Installing data cabling and fibre optic systems.
• Testing electrical circuits to ensure integrity and safety.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
• A high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have completed apprenticeship training or equivalent and be qualified as a Construction & Maintenance Electrician with a 309A or HC License/Interprovincial Red Seal Ticket.

• Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Red Seal Electrician.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to update and write procedures, create spreadsheets, input data and communicate via email.
• Conscientious about accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to use initiative and judgement to organize and maintain the flow of work and accuracy of records.
• Must be punctual, dependable and safety-minded.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and use time management.
• The ability to understand detailed information is essential.
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involves bending, lifting and mobility.
• Capability of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.

• 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 IA Machinists 608 unionand 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.
• The role may require working outdoors in extreme weather conditions (from +30°C to -40°C).

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 CanadiansIf 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.