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Can you see yourself acting as a liaison and primary interface accountable for balancing relevant corporate, functional requirements and governance with the delivery needs and priorities of the project or mission? The Contract Supervisor provides leadership and oversight related to Procurement and / or Contract Management activities covering a potential wide range of scope type, complexity and risk. Does this appeal to you? Apply now!\nWhat you will be doing!\nLeading a team of Supply Chain Staff/Contractors in both pre and post contract management activities covering a potential wide range of scope type, complexity and risk.\nEnsuring appropriate resource capability and capacity within their team and that resources are allocated to procurements commensurate to the risk, value and complexity.\nPromoting and ensuring a customer service orientated approach to delivery requirements with recognition of relevant constraints, timelines and budgets.\nCollaborating with internal customers, other Contract Leads and stakeholders to identifying procurement demand, developing CNL’s Procurement Plan and devises long-term development strategies for respective contracting portfolio.\nPerforming analysis and diagnostics to determine industry and consumer trends, including, spend profile and demand forecasting that supports market profiling and strategic planning.\nManaging, facilitating, conducting, and supporting the end to end procurement lifecycle (pre and post contract) and those undertaken by their team, in accordance with Supply Chain Policy, Management Control Procedures and other relevant CNL Policy and Procedures, including: Effective Procurement Planning and Strategy Development.\nEnsuring appropriate team and stakeholders identifying and engaged to support the procurement.\nAppropriating market engagement activities, bidder listing and Qualification of Suppliers is performed.\nDesigning, Drafting and management of solicitations.\nEvaluating and Selecting of Contractors/Suppliers.\nEvaluating and responding to clarifications, complaints, challenges and disputes.\nNegotiating of agreements and other relevant commercial matters.\nContractor onboarding, relationship management, administration and performance management/oversight, including appropriate financial, change and risk management.\nContracting close out, liabilities management, lessons learned.\nEnsuring appropriate contemporaneous records are maintained.\nWorking with stakeholders and staff in providing authoritative advice and recommendations on appropriate individual contract strategies and process, including the merits of various options and approaches to deliver the intended outcome of procurement, deliver best value and mitigate risk to CNL, whilst ensuring the application of lessons learned are applied.\nLiaises and working with other functional groups including, Quality Assurance, Safety, Finance, as required throughout the procurement lifecycle.\nReviewing/Authorizing procurement documentation and commitments in accordance with delegated authority.\nWorking with and seek appropriate advice from CNL Legal in determination of contract risks, insurances, conflict of interest, appropriate contract models, and potential disputes.\nEnsuring that structured and trusted relationship with contractor’s vendors has been established to realize intended benefits (including price and quality) and establishes objective contracts performance measures and reporting within their portfolio.\nDeveloping exit or improvement strategies for underperforming or unsuccessful contracts.\nSeeking and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement within the Supply Chain Function and contributes to functional initiatives.\nProviding training, coaching, mentoring and appropriate feedback to team members on Supply Chain arrangements and performance.\nEnsuring effective ongoing communication and reporting to internal customers and Supply Chain function as required for all activities within portfolio including progress and performance against schedule/targets and other measures which may have been agreed.\nResponding to situations to contain/ mitigate short to mid-term risk within team in accordance with procedures.\nModerating risk to team; limited checks and balances on work.\nIdentifying and recommending improvements to moderately complex processes that affect own area and others clients; implements improvements to processes in own area and related areas/ works with clients to implement.\nEncouraging/ supporting innovation among others, extending to related areas.\nProviding input on corporate scale change.\nOther duties as assigned by your manager.\nWhat we are looking for:\nEducationPost-secondary education in Business, Law, Engineering, Science, IT, or Technical discipline.\nCertification or enrolment within professional development programs and / or associations such as the Supply.\nIProcurement modules considered an asset.\nChain Management Association (SCMA), or the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).\n\nExperienceMinimum of ten (10) years’ experience, is preferred, of progressive contracting experience, preferably in Procurements of Goods (including under quality programs), Services, and / or Construction and Project management background, subject to complex technical, engineering and/or regulatory environments.\n\nKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrates an appreciation for strong work ethics and a high level of professionalism.\nSelf-starting, motivated and creative, with ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.\nDemonstration of strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to work with a wider range of potential stakeholders.\nEvidence of effective analytical abilities to interpret data and use to develop strategies and tactics.\nFunctional knowledge of Canadian ( Federal and Provincial) Contract Law commensurate with the position accountabilities.\nSound knowledge and appreciation of ethical contracting and business conduct and practice.\nFunctional knowledge and proficiency with systems-based tools such as Microsoft Office suite.\nExemplary organization and planning skills, with a particular emphasis on detail and team orientation.\nDemonstrated ability to produce high-quality written documentation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate and align staff, internal customers and suppliers.\nDemonstrated proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning tools such as Oracle Purchasing.\n\nSecurity Clearance Eligibility Required Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has aminimum requirement of 3 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.” \n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking 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.\n\nWhy CNL?\nDoes 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.\nFrom 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.\nWhat We Offer: A Total Rewards Package\nWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\nPaid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days\nBenefits effective Day One - no waiting period \nTuition support to help you keep learning and growing \nA defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long-term financial security\nDo Our Priorities Resonate with You?\nDelivering clean energy for today and tomorrow \nRestoring and protecting the environment \nContributing to the health of Canadians\nIf so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!\nLocation: Hybrid\nLocated 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. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.\nPlease note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.\nOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion\nAt 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!\nWe are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:\nRespect\nTeamwork\nAccountability\nSafety\nIntegrity\nExcellence\nThese values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.\nCNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . 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