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Our Isotope Supply Program (ISP) team is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee safe, compliant, and efficient program operations. In this role, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-disciplinary team while fostering strong collaboration with joint venture partners. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today!\nWhat will you be doing! \nOperational Oversight & ComplianceManaging day-to-day ISP operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance.\nOverseeing execution of operational procedures in alignment with industry regulations, site license conditions, and internal standards.\n\nRegulatory & Safety AssuranceMaintaining rigorous adherence to nuclear safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality assurance programs.\nInterfacing with regulatory bodies (e.g., CNSC, NRC, IAEA) during audits, inspections, and reporting activities.\n\nTeam Leadership & Workforce DevelopmentLeading, supervising, and developing a technically skilled team while promoting a strong nuclear safety culture and operational excellence.\nProviding coaching, training, and performance management to maintain personnel qualifications, readiness, and succession planning.\n\nResource & Budget ManagementDeveloping and managing operational budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking, and optimizing labour and material resources.\nEnsuring efficient deployment of human and technical resources to support outage planning, maintenance, and project work.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Risk ManagementLeading initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks using tools such as HuP, Root Cause Analysis, and CAP.\nDriving continuous improvement through performance monitoring, lessons learned, and industry benchmarking.\n\nStakeholder Engagement & CommunicationCollaborating with engineering, maintenance, radiation protection, training, and other support groups to coordinate operational priorities.\nCommunicating operational status, issues, and initiatives clearly to internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.\n\nOther duties as assigned by your manager. \nWhat we are looking for:\nEducation A relevant university degree or a technical college diploma, OR\nA minimum of eight years of experience in the operation and maintenance of nuclear facilities. \n\nExperience At minimum, 5 years of experience in a leadership role within an operations environment, or equivalent combination of skills, training and experience. \nExperience in, and understanding of, facility operations, ideally in the nuclear industry and administration and/or leadership experience in operating facilities.\n\n Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProven leadership with strong interpersonal skills, essential for managing a diverse and dynamic operations team within a fast-paced, evolving environment. \nDemonstrated skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, end users, support functions, and senior management.\nDemonstrated proactive problem-solving abilities by anticipating issues, securing necessary resources, adapting work plans, and driving timely resolution to meet operational goals.\nStrong team player who thrives in collaborative environments. \nAbility to maintain focus on shared objectives while establishing positive working relationships with cross-functional teams and individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.\nSolid business acumen and financial oversight skills, with the ability to develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets to ensure alignment with financial targets and strategic priorities.\nIn-depth knowledge of facility and operational management practices, including compliance, maintenance, logistics, and efficiency improvements.\nHighly organized, with strong planning and analytical capabilities to manage complex operational workflows, evaluate performance metrics, and implement process improvements.\nSkilled in multitasking and managing competing priorities effectively. Delegates responsibilities appropriately to ensure timely and high-quality execution of tasks and projects.\nA demonstrated commitment to safety and an understanding of how risk management principles should be applied to operational decisions.\nUnderstanding of operations in the regulatory environment and the applicability of license programs.\nA demonstrated mechanical aptitude and have a sound working knowledge of mechanical systems, process systems and basic operations instrumentation.\nA working knowledge of the hazards associated with radioactive materials. Demonstrated knowledge of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principles, including hazardous work assessments and radiological work planning within an operating environment involving nuclear materials.\n\nSecurity Clearance Eligibility RequiredLevel 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.” \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. \nA mix of desk-based activities, and field presence as determined by need and schedule. There will be walking, and stair climbing within the facility. There is no expectation of heavy lifting or physical work outside of an emergency. \nWork is in a radiological environment and can involve exposure to low-level radiation or contamination. This may require a respirator to be worn; other Radiation Protective Equipment may be assigned (Tyvek Coveralls, cloth coveralls, booties, gloves, etc.)\nWork can be noisy when equipment is operating, so hearing protection is required.\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: Onsite\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. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.\nPlease note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in 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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