Join CNL's Waste Management Function Team and help shape the future of environmental stewardship across Canada by supporting the strategic execution of the Decommissioning and Waste Management Mission. As a Waste Management Function Program Officer, you'll guide the development and continuous improvement of processes and procedures that ensure waste is managed safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide expert insight, and support the seamless integration of best‑in‑class waste management practices across diverse operational sites. If you're driven to make a meaningful impact on worker safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in CNL's mission. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
What we are looking for:
Education
At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience
Experience in collecting, analyzing and organizing complex data sets to make recommendations based on experience, industry-best practices or innovative approaches.
Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, with stakeholders from across a large-scale organization.
Must have a positive attitude and a commitment to providing support to the team to ensure deliverables are effectively met on-schedule and on-budget.
Must be a quick-learner, and be willing to take various internal and external training courses related to waste management and/or project management.
Must be committed to transparent and meaningful engagement of stakeholders, with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
Be highly-disciplined and honest, and will be committed to high-quality delivery of assignments.
Have an exemplary work ethic that will be put towards helping the Waste Management Program Team realize its mandate and will be willing to support others in the division in realizing their objectives.
Experience in technical planning and execution of Environmental Remediation Management projects.
Must have practical working knowledge of the full range of Waste Acceptance Criteria of hazardous and radioactive waste facilities domestically and internationally.
Understanding of the Canadian nuclear industry, including the CNSC regulations and key projects/approaches that are being employed by partner organizations (such as the NWMO).
Understanding of the interaction of planning, execution and close-out of multi-year projects.
Understanding of the full lifecycle of waste management.
Understanding of project management principles is an asset.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
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:
Why CNL?
Does 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.
From 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.
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:
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Hybrid Remote Eligible
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires regular work at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also permitting the employee to spend the majority of their time working remotely, should they so desire. CNL employees who choose to work remotely the majority of the time are provided with the equipment required to be successful at their remote workplace (laptop, chair, monitor, etc.); however, they are not provided a dedicated onsite office.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At 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!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal 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.
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