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Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself researching and providing guidance on facility and land use planning processes utilized in various jurisdictions? Do you enjoy providing leadership and guidance on the application of site planning processes? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Site Planner. Apply today!

• Providing strategic guidance, knowledge, and support of facility and land use planning processes and tools to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).
• Researching and guiding facility and land use planning processes used in other jurisdictions (municipal and provincial) that may be applicable to CNL.
• Providing innovative solutions and action plans to address real estate issues in support of continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development, maintenance and/or implementation of the strategic site master plan for the Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) site.
• Providing leadership and guidance on the application of site planning processes.
• Overseeing the use and evolution of CNL's Computer Aided Facility Management System (CAFM), including running reports to calculate site statistics, providing suggestions for system development, optimizing functionality, and overseeing future upgrades.
• Contributing to the use and evolution of CNL's Geographical Information System (GIS) for land use and facility planning purposes across all business lines on the CRL site.
• Developing, implementing and/or supporting projects and facility initiatives that facilitate the implementation of a strong safety culture.
• Supporting the development of strategic funding proposals by others by providing supporting facility information.
• Acting as primary contact with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to ensure ‘structure’ (new build vs demolition) and ‘use’ (Industrial vs Commercial) changes are reflected in annual Property Assessment updates.
• Completing Payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILT) analyses to determine the impact of site changes on the tax burden.
• Providing leadership in the initiative to dispose of surplus Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) land and real estate assets.
• Providing guidance and support to the Planning Assistant in all site planning functions.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Knowledge, education and experience in facility and land use planning, including an honours degree in Urban Planning, Facility Planning, Building Engineering, Geography or Architecture, coupled with significant industry or government experience.
• Experience
  • Demonstrated experience taking high-level strategic information and plans and disseminating them at lower levels to ensure conformity with the overarching plans.
  • Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing conflicting requirements of diverse projects, groups of people, and interests.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills are essential for this position, typically acquired through a combination of formal education and/or experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Above-average presentation skills are essential for this position.
  • Above-average teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Timely responses and follow up with an emphasis on customer service are essential.
  • Strong accountability for personal results.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and its application, including ESRI and MapInfo tools.
  • Knowledge of Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software and its application is an asset.
• 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.”

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
• and a pension!

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

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environment‑pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee.

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.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.