How ML6 Delivered a Senior Instrumentation Engineer for a Canadian Nuclear Energy Project

THE CLIENT


Our client is a leading engineering services provider with expertise across the Nuclear, Energy, Petrochemical, and Industrial sectors. They required a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to support a CANDU nuclear project. The role was based in Burlington (GTA) and Sarnia, Ontario and demanded highly specialized technical knowledge.

THE CHALLENGE: Specialized Instrumentation Engineer Recruitment


The position came with stringent requirements, including:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related field)

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario

  • 5–7 years of relevant site and industry experience

  • Background in Nuclear, Energy, or Petrochemical sectors

With such niche expertise required, the client needed a recruitment partner who could move quickly and leverage a strong pipeline of candidates in the Energy and Nuclear space.

THE SOLUTION: Fast, Targeted Recruitment in the Energy Sector


ML6 immediately activated its network of engineering professionals to deliver results:

  • Day 1: First qualified candidate submitted

  • Day 3: Two additional candidates submitted

  • Day 10: Final candidate submitted, completing the shortlist

The first candidate received an offer but declined due to external delays and competing opportunities. Thanks to ML6’s proactive approach, a backup candidate from the initial shortlist was engaged right away and successfully placed within 1 week of the original offer decline.

THE OUTCOME: Successful Placement Under Tight Timelines


Despite the initial setback, ML6 ensured the role was filled without disruption to the client’s project delivery.

Key results included:

  • 4 qualified candidates submitted within 10 days

  • First candidate delivered in just 1 day

  • Backup candidate secured placement within 1 week after initial decline

  • Position successfully filled, ensuring critical support for the CANDU nuclear project

STATS


Location: Burlington (GTA) and Sarnia, Ontario
Industry: Nuclear, Energy & Petrochemical Engineering
Role: Senior Instrumentation Engineer
Time to Submit: 1 day (first candidate)
Number of Candidates Submitted: 4 in 10 days