Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and allow you to shape the future of operational excellence within a complex scientific and nuclear environment? Do you see yourself leading safety improvement initiatives, strengthening conduct‑of‑operations programs, and driving performance assurance across a diverse portfolio of research facilities? If you enjoy championing best practices, guiding investigations, and ensuring world‑class operational performance, this may be the opportunity for you. Our team is seeking aManager of Science and Technology (S&T) Operational Excellenceto lead continuous improvement across S&T Facilities and Laboratories—apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Providing oversight of Conduct of Operations across all S&T Facilities and Laboratories, and driving continuous improvement in safety and operational excellence.
• Leading the coordination, oversight, and follow‑up of all events and incidents within S&T Facilities/Laboratories, including timely reporting to S&T leadership and ensuring corrective actions support safe, compliant operations.
• Supporting the Director of S&T Facilities Operations in strategic and operational planning for all facility activities and new initiatives, collaborating with S&T leadership and internal partners to meet organizational objectives and monitor performance against CNL goals.
• Ensuring all Conduct of Operations documents and operating procedures are current, accurate, and relevant across all Facilities/Laboratories.
• Ensuring systems remain fit for service through effective configuration management aligned with laboratory and operational needs. Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

-Education

• Post-Secondary education from a University or College of recognized standing in engineering or the physical sciences. -Experience
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Research and Development (R&D)/S&T environment within the nuclear industry.
• Substantial demonstrated experience in process improvement and performance assurance initiatives, including the development and implementation of training materials.
• Experience (3-5 years) supervising staff is considered an asset.
• Experience and ability to identify and quantify risks and develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Organizational knowledge and experience reaching out to corporate groups are assets. -Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to inspire and influence others.
• Knowledge of Apparent Cause Analysis, Kepner Tregoe problem solving or Lean Green or Black Belt training is an asset.
• Understanding of Human Performance fundamentals is an asset.
• Demonstrated “safety first” attitude.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to gather information from various sources and to present possible options and initiatives for improvement in a change-resistant environment.
• Proven initiative, motivation, and good people skills to work with various groups across CNL and with external clients.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to negotiate acceptable timelines and actions for the resolution of schedule issues.
• Skills to challenge assumptions and plans proposed by others in an objective and professional manner.
• Broad understanding of the Business and QA processes, Compliance Programs.
• Demonstrated ability in problem analysis, action planning and making decisions in a timely manner.
• Analytical skills to use with available data to determine safety and operational improvements within S&T Laboratories, enhance performance and reduce the significance and occurrence of unplanned events.
• Highly proficient at executing and leading investigations, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Highly proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, Oracle, etc.
• Demonstrated experience and success in leading and collaborating with multi-disciplined teams. -Security Clearance Eligibility Required
• Level 2 Secret requiresa 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.
• Additional time beyond regular working hours and travel are required to execute the responsibilities.
• Regular touring of S&T Facilities/Laboratories.
• A wide range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for the facilities.

Why CNL?

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

From building the next generation ofclean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developingtargeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership inenvironmental 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 supportto help you keep learning and growing

• Adefined-benefit pensionplan or adefined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Deliveringclean energyfor today and tomorrow -Restoring and protectingthe environment
• Contributing to thehealth of Canadians

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

Location: Onsite

Located in the heart of theOttawa Valley,our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting withforests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such asDeep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleledoutdoor adventuresand a fantasticwork-life balance.

Please note:This is afully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory inOntario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotesequity, 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 ourCore Values:

-Respect -Teamwork -Accountability -Safety -Integrity -Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningfulcareer development opportunities and accommodationsfor all employees.

CNL is anequal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. 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.