About the job
This manager heads the Reactor Chemistry and Corrosion branch at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The team delivers chemistry monitoring, analysis services and research that support reactor performance, safety and long-term operation. The role sets priorities and resources, grows programs and partnerships, and builds a strong safety culture.
The position is on site at Chalk River and runs 37.5 hours a week over five days. Extra hours, periodic remote work and extended travel may be required, along with visits to labs and nuclear facilities. Applicants must be eligible for Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Deliver projects and programs that meet industry and federal S&T needs
- Set priorities and shift resources to meet program goals
- Find research growth and commercialization opportunities
- Build and lead collaborations that expand capabilities
- Promote safe, secure and compliant branch operations
- Recruit, develop and keep skilled staff, with succession plans
- Maintain and procure equipment and facilities for the branch
What we’re looking for
- Graduate degree (master's or PhD) in chemistry, materials or surface science, or a similar field
- Ten or more years leading scientific or technical projects
- Two or more years managing or leading technical work or projects
- Experience managing people, processes, customers and finances
- Understanding of the Canadian and global nuclear power sector
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- 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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