Director, Federal Nuclear Programs & Strategy

Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical & dental

Public Service Pension Plan

Vacation & floating days

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Flexible hybrid work model

Year-end paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) seeks a Director, Federal Programs and Nuclear Energy Strategy to align policy, partnerships and programs with government priorities. You will integrate CNL as a premier federal lab, translate government directions into strategies, and provide expert guidance on opportunities and risks.

You will build strong relationships with federal departments, Indigenous communities, industry, and international partners to advance strategic nuclear priorities in health,

Qualifications

• Experience in public policy and government relations.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong leadership in strategic program development for government.
• Understanding of nuclear science/energy policy is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance AECL’s federal programs and nuclear energy strategy.
• Lead integration of CNL as Canada’s premier federal nuclear lab.
• Translate government directions into actionable strategies for cross‑agency initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, departments, and partners.
• Oversee contracts and performance within assigned program areas.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Nuclear policy

Contract oversight

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree asset

Job description

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) seeks a Director, Federal Programs and Nuclear Energy Strategy to align policy, partnerships and programs with government priorities. You will integrate CNL as a premier federal lab, translate government directions into strategies, and provide expert guidance on opportunities and risks.

You will build strong relationships with federal departments, Indigenous communities, industry, and international partners to advance strategic nuclear priorities in health,