Plumber/Steamfitter
Company
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
Does the idea of being responsible for the construction, repair, installation and maintenance of piping systems and mechanical equipment sound like you? If it does, our Environmental Remediation Management team is looking for a Plumber/Steamfitter to join our team! Do you enjoy troubleshooting and developing solutions to mechanical problems? If you answered yes, this may be the role for you! Apply today!
What will you be doing!
• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective work, commissioning on piping systems and associated equipment to maintain the site infrastructure and productive facilities.
• Constructing, fabricating, and installing piping systems and associated equipment, including the controlled removal of piping, equipment, and hazards.
• Decommissioning of piping systems and associated equipment, including the removal of piping, equipment, and hazards, is performed in a controlled manner.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, work packages, and reference materials to ensure that the scope of a given job is fully understood and that all aspects of the job have been considered and comply with CNL regulations and all applicable codes.
• Interpreting and following maintenance records and route sheets, and signing the appropriate sign-off sections to comply with quality control manuals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools, and equipment, adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately reporting any safety concerns and/or infractions.
• Assisting in the training, coaching, and mentoring of trainees in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting, and developing skills by demonstrating techniques and describing suitable methods.
• Monitoring, assessing, and correcting work performance, discussing problems and improvements and reporting progress. Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
• Education
• Secondary school graduation diploma and qualification as a Plumber/Steamfitter, typically acquired through the completion of the required 9000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience
• Completion of the required 9000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards, including Canadian Standards Act B51.1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and National Fire Protection Association, to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• Demonstrated use and endorsement of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Written and verbal communication skills to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines to ensure proper coordination and prioritization of work.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings to determine cut sizes and piping runs, with the ability to cross-reference between the technical drawings and parts list, with a thorough understanding of the job scope in question.
• Operate standard shop/hand and portable power tools, fittings/calibration equipment, and standard machine tools to perform duties in a controlled and safe manner.
• 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:
• This position is part of the Mechanical & Electrical Trades Association Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the Mechanical & Electrical Trades Association 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: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
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 for your future 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 in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
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 [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, MĂ©tis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
What will you be doing!
• Performing preventive maintenance and corrective work, commissioning on piping systems and associated equipment to maintain the site infrastructure and productive facilities.
• Constructing, fabricating, and installing piping systems and associated equipment, including the controlled removal of piping, equipment, and hazards.
• Decommissioning of piping systems and associated equipment, including the removal of piping, equipment, and hazards, is performed in a controlled manner.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, work packages, and reference materials to ensure that the scope of a given job is fully understood and that all aspects of the job have been considered and comply with CNL regulations and all applicable codes.
• Interpreting and following maintenance records and route sheets, and signing the appropriate sign-off sections to comply with quality control manuals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools, and equipment, adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately reporting any safety concerns and/or infractions.
• Assisting in the training, coaching, and mentoring of trainees in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting, and developing skills by demonstrating techniques and describing suitable methods.
• Monitoring, assessing, and correcting work performance, discussing problems and improvements and reporting progress. Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
• Education
• Secondary school graduation diploma and qualification as a Plumber/Steamfitter, typically acquired through the completion of the required 9000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience
• Completion of the required 9000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards, including Canadian Standards Act B51.1, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and National Fire Protection Association, to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• Demonstrated use and endorsement of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Written and verbal communication skills to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines to ensure proper coordination and prioritization of work.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings to determine cut sizes and piping runs, with the ability to cross-reference between the technical drawings and parts list, with a thorough understanding of the job scope in question.
• Operate standard shop/hand and portable power tools, fittings/calibration equipment, and standard machine tools to perform duties in a controlled and safe manner.
• 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:
• This position is part of the Mechanical & Electrical Trades Association Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the Mechanical & Electrical Trades Association 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: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.
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 for your future 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 in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
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 [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, MĂ©tis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for packing jobs in Ontario as of 2026?
The Ontario Ministry of Labour sets the general minimum wage at $18.15 per hour effective January 1 2026 for all packing and warehouse roles. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 44 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level packers.
Do international applicants need a work permit for packing jobs in Canada in 2026?
Yes, foreign nationals require a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program before starting any packing position. Employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment confirming no Canadian worker is available with processing fees of $1,000 paid to Employment and Social Development Canada.
What education and experience are required for packing jobs in Canada?
No formal education beyond high school completion is mandated for packing roles according to the National Occupational Classification 75101. Employers accept zero to six months of warehouse experience with mandatory WHMIS and forklift certification completed within the first 30 days of hire.
What documents are needed to apply for packing jobs through Service Canada in 2026?
Applicants must submit a SIN card, valid government photo ID, and a completed Record of Employment from prior roles via the Service Canada portal. Online applications through the Job Bank require uploading these documents plus a two-year address history before any interview scheduling.
