Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

We have received several questions in recent days regarding the sewage treatment facility effluent at the Chalk River Laboratories. We would like to provide you with the latest information on our response to the situation. To begin, the discharge from the sewage treatment facility does not pose a threat to the environment or the public. CNL can also confirm that this non-compliance is not related to radiological contaminants. The current focus of the investigation is on detergents or cleaning solutions used within the laboratories. The performance of the facility has been improving, and over the last two weeks this has been supported with positive test results. We will need another month of positive test results in order to declare that the sewage facility has returned to consistent normal operation. We appreciate that our previous disclosure, and the ensuing media coverage, may have caused public concern. This was not our intention and we apologise for any concern it may have caused. Again, the discharge from the sewage treatment facility does not pose a threat to the environment or the public. For additional background information please visit https://lnkd.in/gpZjaWGY

Exciting news! We are preparing for our 119th demolition at CRL. Our decommissioning team is removing hazards and isolating electrical and mechanical services in a two-story wood-framed building that was once used as office space and a change room for CNL employees who performed radiological work. The demolition will begin later this year and over 5,000 square feet of building footprint will be removed.

Our team in #Pinawa is looking for a Manager, Environmental Management and Project Oversight. This role will report to the Director, Corporate Environmental Protection for the effective implementation of Environmental Protection at the Whiteshell site. The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term operations of the Environmental Management Branch, which includes Environmental Protection (EnvP), the Sample Management Office (SMO) and conducting/managing on-site and off- site analytical services in support of decommissioning the WL Site. The Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the Environmental portion of both Compliance and Project work at the WL Site. Does this pique your interest? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Come work with us! Kindly Apply here: https://bit.ly/3JEFl0T Sari MacLean Rebecca Terrio Tamara Lee #careers #nuclear #pinawa #manitoba #management #leadership #whiteshell

Calling all Swifties in the area📣 CNL is welcoming everyone back to the Nuclear Power Demonstration site for the Chimney Swift Count Night on May 22, 2024. Registration is required, visit https://ow.ly/vV4J50Rtwi9.

Are you ready for your next work opportunity? CNL will be attending OSPE’s Engineering Employment Event in Ottawa and we’re excited to meet you! Register now: https://bit.ly/49VVfyt

May 10, CNL and the Professional Engineers of Ontario - Algonquin Chapter are hosting a #BridgeBusting event for local youth as a part of our #ScienceExplorationWeek activities. This will be a hands-on bridge building activity where students aged 8+ will learn key engineering and #STEM concepts. Pizza dinner will be provided to participants followed by a presentation the basics of structural engineering. You must register your student to attend. Limited spaces available. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/KA4v50Rsrw8 AECL #nextgen

One of our key missions is to restore and protect the environment. One of our current projects includes groundwater and soil sampling at a legacy work site that will be restored. The site has a long history of use beginning in 1944, the most notable being that it was part of the work camp where workers who built many of the original facilities at CRL lived from 1944 to 1950. Later, it was used as a landfill from approximately 1960 to 1972. After the landfill closed, the area was covered with fill material and used for the storage of electrical equipment and road salt until early 2010. Following industry best practices, our Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation team drilled 16 boreholes and collected 70 soil samples to assess the soil quality at the site. Using a low-flow sampling methodology, a peristaltic pump collected groundwater samples at a rate of 100-200 mL/minute from eight monitoring wells. Once the samples are analyzed, the data will be used to develop a remediation plan for the area.

In 2023, the Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (D&ER) department launched the Safety Champion Award Program with the aim of recognizing and encouraging the work of employees who actively contribute to ensuring safety in all operations. At a recent award presentation, George Al Haddad and Caley Griener had the honour of presenting the Safety Champion coin to the “Good Catch" winners at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratories and Gentilly-1 sites. A big shoutout to Kyle Kennedy, Chris Bimm Olsheski, Scott McCutcheon, Brent Dupuis, James Vanceeder, Matthieu Giguere, Alex Masse and Jason Brown for their dedication to boosting CNL’s safety practices. Congratulations to all the deserving recipients!

This #Earthweek, we were happy to host Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie, pavillon secondaires for a tour of some Environmental Research Facilities at our Chalk River Site. The students were immersed in our site's incredible biodiversity, gaining a firsthand understanding of how CNL's monitoring and protection efforts contribute to our environment's health. This experience underscored the practical importance of our work. If you are you interested in a CNL tour for your class, please email communications@cnl.ca. AECL #earthday #sustainability #RenewableEnergy

Experience the Town of Petawawa Showcase (April 26-28, 2024) where you can explore over 130 local businesses and organizations from all over #OttawaValley! This weekend, we invite you to discover the local vendors, suppliers, and producers who provide high-quality goods and services in our community. CNL is thrilled to support important community initiative. Our booth will be open all weekend, starting Friday from 12 - 8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by to chat with us, ask questions, and win fun prizes. See you there! 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, ON! AECL #UOVCC