About the job
This program manager directs a directorate's support to the Federal Nuclear Science and Technology work plan, the Lab Directed Science and Technology work plan and commercial work at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The role works with sponsors, including Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, and with line organizations to plan, fund and deliver the program.
The position is hybrid, mixing remote work with time on site at Chalk River, on a 37.5-hour, five-day week. Candidates must be eligible for a Level 2 (Secret) clearance, which requires at least 7 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Manage the directorate's program of work across federal, lab-directed and commercial streams
- Represent CNL and the directorate with AECL and other outside organizations
- Develop proposals and work plans with line management and Business Development
- Align goals and strategy with other S&T heads of directorate and program managers
- Define and maintain resource plans for staffing, supply chain, services and facilities
- Negotiate scope, schedule, budget and performance with sponsors and line groups
- Oversee funded work and fulfil sponsor reporting
- Identify risks, plan mitigation and build recovery plans when needed
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; an advanced degree is preferred
- Twelve years of related project management and technical experience, or an equivalent mix
- PMP certification required; PgMP preferred
- Experience with nuclear tools, techniques and procedures
- Experience with Canadian government programs and leading R&D projects
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation 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
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- 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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