Warehouse Operations Manager

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Laurentian Hills; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and technology firm is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead warehouse operations and compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of logistics experience, including leadership roles. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, managing workforce performance, and developing documentation. This is a fully on-site position in Ontario, offering a robust benefits package including paid time off and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation and sick days

Immediate health benefits

Tuition support

Defined-benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressively responsible logistics experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Manage and monitor compliance programs.
• Oversee development of required reports and assessments.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Materials management

Commercial transportation

Customs/traffic operations

Continuous improvement mindset

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

University degree or college diploma in Business Administration/Management or Logistics Management

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you while you lead a high‑impact logistics operation? Can you see yourself ensuring safe, compliant warehouse operations while driving process improvements across materials management, commercial transportation, and customs/traffic? Do you enjoy building strong teams, setting clear standards, and delivering on performance, safety, and continuous improvement? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Leading warehouse operations and logistics program activities to ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and monitoring compliance programs, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods, CBSA, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness, and security requirements.
• Planning, managing, and reporting on Annual Program Work and Budget (APWB), integrated audit plans, program milestones, and Performance Evaluation and Measurement Plan (PEMP) deliverables.
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining program documentation, procedures, standards, training plans, and working‑level training materials.
• Overseeing the development and completion of required reports and assessments, including environmental, health and safety, TDG, emergency preparedness, training status, and self‑assessments.
• Monitoring logistics performance and analytics related to import/export, materials management, and warehouse operations using ERP and DevonWay systems.
• Leading, coaching, and supervising warehouse operations personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Creating a work environment that supports safe, efficient execution of work while promoting multi‑skilling, continuous improvement, and workforce capability.
• Conducting oversight, observations, investigations, and corrective actions related to incidents, performance issues, and return‑to‑work requirements.
• Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, compliance program representatives, and CNL clients to support operational objectives.
• Liaising with external partners, including regulators, suppliers, customs brokers, carriers, and industry peers, to support logistics operations and benchmarking initiatives.
• Analyzing operational data and performance results to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for process and program improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University degree or college diploma (Business Administration/Management or Logistics Management is an asset)
• Experience
  • 5–10 years of progressively responsible logistics experience (or an equivalent combination of education and logistics program experience)
  • 3–5 years of leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, materials management, commercial transportation, and customs/traffic operations.
  • Ability to assess, recommend, and implement process and procedure changes; continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical skills.
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills; able to deliver results through direct reports and cross‑functional teams; excellent oral and written communication.
  • Process‑oriented approach; able to adapt to changing demands and meet tight deadlines; design/initiate/promote improvements across Logistics and its customer base.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 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.

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 for your future 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. Click here to 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. 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.