Engineer/Technical Officer - Engineering

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. 

 

 

 

Engineer/Technical Officer  – Engineering

Fulltime – Two (2) Positions available

Position Location:  Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East 

OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street 

   

Job Summary:

 

The NWMO is seeking two (2) Engineer/Technical/Officers (including engineers-in-training) with experience in one of the following areas to join our dynamic team of professionals:

 

  • Nuclear Confinement System: design/construction/operation of nuclear ventilation and confinement system, HEPA filters, vacuum system, hot cells, radiation contamination monitoring systems, decontamination systems, equipment and process.
  • HVAC & Mine Ventilation: design/construction/operation of industrial HVAC systems or mine ventilation systems.
  • Nuclear System Engineering: design or management of nuclear safety systems, design requirements, system classification, process analysis, system optimization.
  • Reliability Design & Risk Management: reliability analysis of complex systems, FMEA, fault tree analysis, risk assessment, accident analysis.
  • Nuclear Operations: design or manage nuclear operational processes/procedures, plant states, safe operating envelopes, off-normal and emergency response.

 

Reporting to Manager, Engineering Programs, in the Design Authority Office the successful candidate will provide technical guidance and support in their designated technical discipline to support the implementation of a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel and other projects implemented by NWMO. In addition, the successful candidate will also assist with defining, evaluating and monitoring projects, contracts and workplans.

 

This role will interface with a skilled multi-discipline engineering team including industrial, nuclear, and mining sectors and other teams including safety assessment, geoscience, environmental, and regulatory affairs at the NWMO, and their respective external design contracting partners.

Location
Toronto/Ignace
Address
22 St Clair Avenue East, M4T 2S3
Map Location
22 St. Clair Avenue East, M4T 2S3
Employment Category
Regular Full-Time
Department
Engineering
Closing Date
22/08/2025
Job Reference
10365

Responsibilities

This is a Progression-In Place (PIP) role. Applicants with more experience/qualifications may be considered for a position at a higher rate and be progressed in place.

 

Under the direction of the supervisor or designated staff:

 

 

  • Conduct technical assessments, provide technical advice/input, and provide technical reviews in designated technical discipline. Provide advice, guidance and solutions across the organization to support a wild range of technical programs.
  • Provide  technical oversight to technical programs, projects, and contracts. Provide technical reviews in designated technical discipline. Participate in technical meetings with internal and external cross-functional teams.
  • Define and coordinate internal projects and external contracts associated with technical programs.
  • Support design and configuration management, and engineering change control tasks.
  • Provide generalist services to other aspects of the engineering program outside assigned discipline.
  • Attend or appear before technical groups, the public, and other organizations as requested to assist supervisors or others.
  • Assist in the development and review of technical and non-technical reports, papers and presentations, and other Design Input and Design Output documents supporting conceptual, preliminary and detailed design development.
  • Keep abreast of developments in designated technical disciplines through technical training, committee participation, publications and conference presentations.
  • Participate in NWMO public engagement activities.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered in this application, the applicant shall demonstrate the following qualifications:

 

  • A 4-year university degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required. A higher education degree in the relevant fields is considered an asset.
  • A minimum 2 years’ direct work experience in at least one of the areas specified in the Job Summary section is required..
  • Solid understanding and practical knowledge in the designated technical discipline.
  • Familiarity with relevant governmental acts, laws and regulations, industry codes, standards and best practices is considered an asset.
  • The ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, drawings, BOM, and procedures.
  • The ability to effectively apply theoretical and practical technical knowledge and use sound analytical thinking to solve problems.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, especially excellent professional writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, including internal interfacing groups and external contractors.
  • Project management and contract management experiences are considered an asset.
  • The willingness to support NWMO public engagement program, which includes interacting with the public within their technical area.

 

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements. 

 

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.  

 

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan. 

 

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being.  As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.  The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you require accommodation, please contact us.