2024 Summer Student - Earth Science-groundwater Modeling

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is bringing together the finest minds to form a diverse, vibrant and dynamic workforce culture energized by the innovative capacity of students, new graduates and mid-career professionals, underpinned by senior world-renowned experts. We hire numerous students from colleges and universities each semester to support our research and perform other assignments. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work this Summer, then keep reading, and if you meet the requirements of this role, apply today.

All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

Department: 8710
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months (May-August)
Field of Study: Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering.
Year of study: 2nd or 3rd (University)
Location: Chalk River

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is seeking a highly motivated student for the position of Data Analyst for Groundwater Modelling. The intern will work under the guidance of an expert groundwater modeller to assist in a groundwater modelling project to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport behaviors in local scale 3D numerical models. The project aims to develop local scale 3D groundwater flow and contaminant transport models to simulate the status of various contaminants of potential concern in groundwater and surface water bodies within the site. The intern will gain valuable experience in the latest techniques in groundwater modelling, making this position an excellent opportunity to learn and build a future career in this field

If you are interested, we invite you to submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of an up-to-date transcript by the posting close date of January 7, 2024, to ensure consideration for student employment. All students applying for student positions at CNL must be returning to full-time studies upon completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made for students who require a work term in order to graduate.

What you will be doing:

• Participating in a groundwater modelling project to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport behaviors in local scale 3D numerical models.
• Assisting in processing environmental monitoring and geological and hydrogeological site characterization data, data QC/QA, data processing, and visualization in a GIS environment.
• Working with the groundwater modeller to prepare model input files, assist in 3D model construction, calibration, simulation, verification, and prediction.
• Transferring data into Environmental Data Management System (EDMS).
• Developing strong interpersonal and communication skills and provide support for other team members as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering.
• Have a good understanding of general environmental sciences with a preference for knowledge of groundwater monitoring and geohydrology.
• Be proficient in the use of various GIS and database systems, including ArcGIS, Surfer, Excel, and Access.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be highly motivated to learn new skills.

Are you in this field/program?

• Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Civil Engineering.

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security".

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:
CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.