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AECL

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Driving nuclear opportunity for Canada / Propulser les opportunités nucléaires pour le Canada

Chalk River, Ontario

Government Administration
1,001–5,000 people

About

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is a federal Crown corporation with a mandate to enable nuclear science and technology and to protect the environment by fulfilling the government of Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning responsibilities. AECL delivers its mandate through a long-term contract with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories for the management and operation of AECL's sites. Énergie atomique du Canada limitée est une société d'État fédérale qui a pour mandat de faciliter la science et la technologie nucléaires et de protéger l’environnement en s’acquittant des responsabilités du gouvernement du Canada en matière de déclassement et de gestion des déchets radioactifs. EACL s’acquitte de son mandat par un contrat à long terme avec les Laboratoires Nucléaires Canadiens pour la gestion et l’exploitation de des sites d'EACL.

Open positions

Director, Field Operations Oversight

Hybrid · Whiteshell Hutterite Colony

The Director of Field Operations Oversight provides owner-side oversight of science, technology, and waste operations to ensure site realities are integrated into decision-making. This role leads a team responsible for field-based assurance, documenting site conditions, and challenging contractor execution within a Government-owned, Contractor-operated model.

Director, Decommissioning and Waste Management

Hybrid · Chalk River

The Director provides owner-side oversight of decommissioning, waste management, and environmental remediation programs within a contractor-operated model. They lead a team to monitor performance, manage risks, and ensure accountability while supporting executive decision-making and long-term mission delivery.

Director, Nuclear Operations Programs

Hybrid · Chalk River

The Director of Nuclear Operations Programs provides owner-side oversight of key programs and enabling functions within a contractor-operated model to ensure operational excellence and nuclear safety. This role involves leading security governance, managing regulatory strategies, and providing assurance to executive leadership regarding mission delivery and technical performance.

Director, Integrated Oversight and Management Support

Hybrid · Chalk River

The Director will provide owner-side oversight of due diligence, performance assurance, and ESG considerations while leading a team to integrate risk-based insights across the mission delivery portfolio. They will also strengthen internal practices, including training and knowledge management, to ensure consistent and effective organizational governance.