Manager, Operational Readiness

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Manager of Operational Readiness for their Whiteshell Laboratories. The candidate will lead safety integration for various projects, ensuring compliance and managing risks. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the nuclear sector, especially in radiation safety and project management, coupled with a strong educational background.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)

Benefits effective immediately

Tuition support

Pension plan

Compressed workweek for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years' experience in the nuclear industry, especially in radiation protection.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role, managing complex projects.
• Advanced degrees and professional certifications are significant assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the integration of safety requirements for site operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and mentoring to direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Interpersonal Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Science

Master's or Ph.D. in Science, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences

Health Physicist accreditation

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) training

Job description

Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for leading and managing the integration of regulatory, criticality safety, waste and radiation protection requirements to facilitate successful site integration, licensing, commissioning, and operations? If so, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for a Manager, Operational Readiness to support the Standpipes and Bunkers Waste Retrieval System (SBWRS) Project. Can you see yourself leading a team of approximately three direct reports, and coordinating input from other CNL staff and contractors while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. If you answered yes, then apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Providing oversight and mentoring to direct reports.
• Collaborating and facilitating discussions to support the Radiation Protection (RP)/waste/radiation safety aspects of SBWRS with the project team.
• Facilitating technical discussions with CNL groups (WL Facility Authority (FA), licensing, RP, waste, criticality safety) to discuss technical concerns, including identification of risks and development of mitigation plans.
• Communicating with external stakeholders to address any project-specific questions.
• Assigning technical work identified from discussions with SBWRS project, CNL groups, and external stakeholders to direct reports.
• Providing the necessary leadership and oversight to new activities, projects and facilities planned for the Branch.
• Ensuring the waste management support activities and facilities are available as required to support CNL's operations, meeting all regulatory and business objectives, including risk and liability reduction.
• Ensuring that adequate strategic and operational planning is carried out in a timely manner.
• Contributing to the business and strategic planning of the Division and the Environmental Remediation Management (ERM) business line.
• Identifying, defining and applying industry best practices as part of continuous improvement responsibilities.
• Implementing, maintaining and sustaining appropriate quality programs and standards in all aspects of the Branch's activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor's in Engineering or Science from a University of recognized standing.
  • Health Physicist accreditation an asset.
  • An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D. in Science, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences) is a significant asset.
  • Membership in a professional radiation protection organization or qualification for membership in such an organization is an asset.
  • Advanced training or certification in project management is an asset.
  • Completion of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) training course is an asset.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 15-20 years' experience in the nuclear industry, with a focus on radiation protection or radioactive waste management.
  • Three to five (3-5) years in a leadership role, managing complex projects and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Significant experience in strategy development and strategic planning for managing legacy nuclear liabilities.
  • Significant experience in technical evaluations and planning, preferably related to the lifecycle management of radioactive waste.
  • Significant experience in making independent, responsible decisions and serving as a technical authority.
  • Significant experience in collecting, analyzing, and organizing complex data sets to make recommendations to resolve complex challenges.
  • Significant experience in making independent, responsible decisions and serving as a technical authority.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Understanding of industrial operations, safety codes and best practices.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and documents.
  • Knowledge of international codes and practices applicable to radioactive waste management is an asset.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection requirements and practices.
  • Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness programs and Emergency Response procedures.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear Criticality safety requirements and practices.
  • Knowledge of Operational Quality Assurance.
  • Demonstrates responsibility and is accountable for accurately handling the details associated with one’s work.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills to achieve successful business outcomes.
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good understanding of strategic planning, operational planning, financial management, human resources, and nuclear and non-nuclear operational excellence.
  • Ability to make appropriate planning and operational decisions that take into account business needs, compliance requirements and financial constraints.
  • Punctual, dependable and safety-minded.
  • Conscientious about accuracy.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
    

Working Conditions:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
• Must possess the physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involve bending, lifting and mobility.
• Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.
• Frequent travel to the Cambridge, Ontario site is required.
• Regularly planned requirements for on-site presence, including site walk-downs, tours, and presentations.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabeand the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of thisand we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rightsand title associated with this land.

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