Manager, Waste Characterization Services

Job title:

Manager, Waste Characterization Services

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Are you a leader that likes to drive innovation? Our Waste Characterization Department is looking for a Manager to join our team. Can you see yourself being responsible for directing and managing effective planning, coordinating, and executing of Waste Characterization Services while supporting key missions at Chalk River Laboratories and CNL’s off-site facilities? If the idea of working with professionals, including technologists, engineers, scientists, section leaders, and management, excites you! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse team of professionals in waste characterization including management of performance, identifying and developing future leaders, and addressing issues and concerns to support the team.
• Fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department including promoting the development and implementation of new and improved techniques and instrumentation and maintaining awareness of industry best practices to ensure CNL remains at the forefront of waste characterization within Canada.
• Promoting a Strong Safety culture ensuring adherence to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL’s) Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Developing and communicating the team strategy and mission.
• Leading the integration and collaboration with different organizations (internal and external to CNL) to ensure operational alignment of waste characterization with the governing process and efficiency of operations.
• Building strong collaboration relationships with supporting organizations ensures effective and efficient use of company resources to meet customer requirements.
• Managing the implementation of the Characterization process within CNL including ensuring all waste characterization activities comply with the relevant regulations and standards.
• Implementing quality assurance protocols for all elements of waste characterization services and within the ERM analytical laboratory.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing annual project plans, ensuring the department is operated within defined budgets.
• Collaborating with the Environmental Remediation Management (ERM) business development team to source and identify commercial opportunities and provide input into developing commercial bids and proposals.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize characterization efforts through the identification of and implementation of innovative techniques and industry best practices.
• Supporting communication and education across CNL on principles of waste management, including implementing the waste hierarchy and supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Interacting daily and weekly with various department teams and senior leadership through standard reporting or process updates, department metrics, project progress reports, and communication of issues and resolution action plans.
• Interacting routinely with Characterization staff for supervision, mentoring and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Honours Degree in Engineering from a university of recognized standing, eligibility for PEO membership.
• Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively more responsible roles in nuclear operations and/or nuclear decommissioning.
• Mature management skills in the following domains: Strategic planning, setting priorities, project management, problem-solving, decision-making, and all aspects of resource management.
• Experience working within a well-defined quality assurance program and/or experience working within an analytical lab would be considered an asset.
• Experience in communicating effectively with both internal and external customers, including skills in conflict management and resolution.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to thrive as a member of a large, matrix project team, working collaboratively with peers, staff, and senior management to achieve project objectives in an environment characterized by frequent deadlines, complex decisions, competing demands, and customer service.
• Ability to hire, develop, and manage technical staff and support resources to realize their potential and effectively use consulting services to deliver the expected results on a value-for-money basis.
• Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports on both strategic and technical topics, including identifying issues and resolutions and associated risks and mitigations.
• A valid driver’s license is required to support travel across the site as Waste Characterization base operations occur in the outer areas of the site.
• Comprehensive understanding of the hazards and risks associated with the operation of nuclear waste facilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulations related to the management, characterization, and clearance of waste both nuclear and hazardous wastes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the MARSSIM and MARSAME principles is considered an asset.
• Security Clearance Eligibility RequiredOR

• Level 2 Secret requires a 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:

• Field walk downs occur every week which includes walking (sometimes on uneven terrain) both indoors and outdoors, depending on the facility or project, and requires the use of safety boots as well as some light Protective Personal Equipment (ie. Safety vest and glasses).
• Travelling to other CNL locations is required.

Why CNL?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!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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

Location:CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally 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!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 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.#LI-ONSITE

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:48:56 GMT

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