About the job
This manager leads a specialist team at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories that provides materials characterization, failure investigations and analytical services for science and technology programs. You set priorities, grow the program through new partnerships and commercial work, and keep the branch safe and compliant.
The job is on site, 37.5 hours over five 7.5-hour days. Extra hours, short-notice presentations, periodic travel and occasional remote work may be needed, and you will visit labs and nuclear facilities using stairs and ladders. Level 2 (Secret) clearance is required, with 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Deliver projects and programs that meet client and federal priorities
- Shift resources to support program delivery and business goals
- Find new research opportunities and commercial partnerships
- Promote a strong safety and security culture in the branch
- Recruit, develop and keep skilled staff and plan succession
- Plan and procure equipment and facilities for the program
What we’re looking for
- PhD or master's in chemistry, materials or surface science, or a similar field
- Ten or more years of scientific or technical project leadership
- At least 2 years in a technical, project or management lead role
- Experience managing people, budgets, clients and programs
- Understanding of the Canadian and global nuclear power sector
- Strong written and verbal communication at all levels
- Eligible for Level 2 (Secret) security clearance
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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