Technical Manager

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits from Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan options

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Technical Manager to provide technical leadership for national security, nuclear safety, and critical infrastructure resilience. You will guide research programs, build partnerships, and influence priorities at national and international scales.

Location onsite at Chalk River, Ontario. You will lead teams, oversee program delivery, mentor line managers, negotiate scopes, and ensure projects meet funding milestones.

Qualifications

• Master's and 10 years or more of experience, or Bachelor's and 15 years or more of experience, acceptable or equivalent.
• PhD preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, desired.
• Technical society membership and/or leadership in a Mission‑relevant field, desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expert advice to senior management on scientific, technical, policy, customer, and market-related matters.
• Identify emerging scientific and technological trends to inform strategic growth opportunities and future research directions.
• Develop and lead technical collaborations, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives that expand programs, capabilities, and organizational impact.
• Represent the directorate through stakeholder engagement, outreach activities, and the promotion of scientific and technological excellence.
• Foster a culture of integrity, innovation, safety, security, and operational excellence by leading through example and promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Standards committees

Education

Master's degree +10+ years

Bachelor's +15+ years

PhD preferred

PMP or PgMP certification desired

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide technical leadership while helping shape the future of national security, nuclear safety, and critical infrastructure resilience as a Technical Manager? Can you see yourself guiding innovative research programs, building strategic partnerships, and influencing scientific priorities that support Canada’s security, emergency preparedness, nuclear forensics, and cyber resilience capabilities? If you do, come join us as a Technical Manager where you will play a key role in advancing cutting‑edge science and technology while leading teams that deliver meaningful impact at national and international scales. If you answered yes, this may be the job for you—apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Supporting the development and execution of the directorate’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Providing technical leadership and expert advice to senior management on scientific, technical, policy, customer, and market‑related matters.
• Identifying emerging scientific and technological trends to inform strategic growth opportunities and future research directions.
• Developing and leading technical collaborations, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives that expand programs, capabilities, and organizational impact.
• Representing the directorate through stakeholder engagement, outreach activities, and the promotion of scientific and technological excellence.
• Fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, safety, security, and operational excellence by leading through example and promoting continuous improvement.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives and mission delivery.
• Supporting the growth and advancement of scientific capabilities, including staff development, laboratory infrastructure, and technical resources.
• Providing technical oversight and guidance to ensure the successful execution of research projects and programs that meet mission requirements.
• Contributing to product and service strategies while aligning technical activities with stakeholder needs and organizational priorities.
• Negotiating scopes of work, deliverables, and technical requirements with internal and external partners.
• Prioritizing and aligning work activities to maximize impact, support strategic goals, and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborating with program leadership to ensure research activities are delivered in accordance with funding commitments, milestones, and project objectives.
• Providing technical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to line managers and teams on program delivery within the directorate.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Master's and 10 years or more of experience, or Bachelor's and 15 years or more of experience, acceptable or equivalent.
  • PhD preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, desired.
  • Technical society membership and/or leadership in a Mission‑relevant field, desired.
• Experience
  • Experience and/or expertise with many of the Directorate’s technical areas and capabilities.
  • Industrial and/or commercial experience desirable.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Passion for science, technology, and discovery.
  • Recognized leadership in one or more technical Mission areas within the Directorate.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills in both the technical and business domains, including planning and progress monitoring.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate strategic and technical concepts to broad audiences.
  • Demonstrated participation on standards committee(s) in a Mission‑relevant field, desired.
• 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:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty‑seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
• Based on operational requirements, this position may require expedited delivery of high‑priority requirements.
• Travel is a regular part of the role, including international trips and extra hours.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined‑benefit pension plan or a defined‑contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Onsite

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work‑life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on‑site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.