Technical Manager, Commercial Delivery

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear science seeks a Technical Manager for Commercial Delivery in Chalk River. The role involves supporting strategy execution, leading commercial operations, and fostering innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in commercial contracts and a strong passion for science and technology. Join a team dedicated to advancing clean energy and environmental protection.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits from day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in commercial-focused technical areas.
• Leading delivery of commercial contracts for over 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the directorate in mission strategy execution.
• Providing technical leadership and commercial delivery oversight.
• Developing commercialization opportunities for program growth.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Passion for Science and Technology

Education

Master’s or PhD

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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What will you be doing!

1. Supporting the directorate in the development and execution of the mission strategy.
2. Contributing to the Science & Technology (S&T) vision and mission for CNL.
3. Challenging and advising senior management on strategy based on knowledge of customers, customers’ needs, marketplace, technical area, environment, and policy.
4. Advising senior management on pursuing strategic growth by anticipating customer and market needs, and creating a vision of the future.
5. Defining, developing, and leading technical collaborations that deliver growth in programs and capabilities.
6. Developing commercialization opportunities to drive program growth and CNL’s impact.
7. Contributing to the development and oversight of the Directorate's intellectual property strategy.
8. Providing technical leadership for the Directorate.
9. Seeking and promoting external interactions and leverage for the Directorate’s commercial mission.
10. Modelling integrity and leading by example. Demonstrating and communicating the expectation that everyone shall behave in a manner consistent with a healthy safety and security culture.
11. Building and maintaining a climate of trust. Acting transparently, respectfully, and fairly with all team members and stakeholders.
12. Promoting/initiating an environment that values willingness to implement new problem-solving approaches.
13. Supporting CNL in the safe, secure, and compliant operations.
14. Encouraging and participating in facility/laboratory walk-downs.
15. Promoting a respectful work environment such that reporting safety issues and concerns is encouraged, and issues are resolved.
16. Supporting in nurturing, guiding, and advancing the scientific capabilities - staff, facilities/labs, and equipment.
17. Supporting the successful execution of projects and programs to meet mission requirements.
18. Providing advice on the establishment of a product and services strategy.
19. Negotiating Scope of Work and deliverables with internal/external stakeholders.
20. Proposing the prioritization of scopes of work (i.e., what would achieve the overall strategy).
21. Optimizing alignment of activities with stakeholder expectations.
22. Collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to foster innovation, perform work, and help develop/capture strategy, promotion of S&T, outreach, proposal development, and stakeholder/customer engagement strategy.
23. Providing commercial delivery leadership, oversight, and guidance to line managers from programs within the Directorate.
24. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Master’s or PhD with 10+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven expertise in the Directorate’s commercial-focused technical areas and leading the delivery of commercial contracts for over 10 years.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Passion for science and technology, recognized leadership in commercial delivery, organizational skills, excellent communication skills, membership or leadership in relevant technical societies, participation in standards committees.
• Security Clearance Eligibility: Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, or the UK. CNL follows security screening policies accordingly.

Working Conditions:

• Travel, including international trips, is expected.
• Visiting laboratories and facilities with hazards is required.

Why CNL?

Join us in advancing nuclear science and technology for a cleaner, secure world. We are redefining ourselves to lead in solving critical problems like clean nuclear and hydrogen energy, cancer treatments, and environmental remediation.

Our Rewards:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater, personal)
• Benefits from day one
• Tuition support
• Pension plan

Our Priorities:

• Clean energy
• Environmental protection
• Health of Canadians

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River lab is in the Ottawa Valley, surrounded by forests, hills, lakes, and wildlife, near towns offering outdoor adventures.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming employees of all backgrounds. Read more about our DE&I commitment.

Our Values:

Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, Excellence. We support equitable employment and accommodations for all.

Indigenous Recognition:

We acknowledge the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and appreciate contributions from Indigenous communities.