Management System Specialist

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself supporting and strengthening an integrated governance and management framework? Does the idea of providing analysis, reporting, guidance, and coaching across projects, nuclear facilities, and organizational programs bring you a sense of purpose and impact? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you. Our Chalk River location is looking for a Management System (MS) Specialist to support and continuously improve CNL’s Integrated Management System. Apply today!

What you will be doing!

• Leading MS improvement initiatives across the organization and the associated change management elements.
• Providing guidance or assistance in the development, implementation, and maintenance of MS documents.
• Providing guidance on the selection of applicable MS standards based on the scope of work.
• Organizing and participating in the management review of the organization’s processes and programs and their supporting governing documentation.
• Leading improvement initiatives: facilitating changes resulting from updates to regulations and ensuring changes are implemented correctly within documentation.
• Assisting the organization with business process definition and management.
• Promoting adherence to MS procedures within CNL.
• Promoting awareness to all individuals within CNL on the MS through training, presentations, and the MS webpage.
• Reporting MS-related issues to Functional Support Managers and to the Director, MS.
• Liaising with Regulatory Affairs and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for changes affecting Licence Conditions Handbook Lists.
• Coaching management and staff on MS-related self-assessments.
• Supporting audit process; being a CNL liaison with Registrar, Regulator, or internal audit, and participating in customer audits as requested.
• Assessing adequacy, effectiveness and suitability of business processes required to support a management system.
• Assessing MS against ISO 9001 and N286 requirements and identifying areas for development.
• Preparing the Annual Safety Report for Management System Safety Control Areas.
• Assessing Internal MS review data, developing high level statement(s) of findings, and recommending improvements to top management.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University or college graduation in a relevant discipline (e.g. Management, Business Administration, Law, Quality, and Operational Audit) or 15 years equivalent combination of formal training and experience is required.
• Experience
  • Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring strategies, frameworks and/or business models.
  • Experience in conducting research, analysis and development of policies, guidelines, plans, and reports.
  • Experience in preparing briefing materials.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and negotiating with teams and superiors.
  • Experience and leadership ability in core business operations functions, such as strategic planning and implementation, database management, and internal compliance, in a complex, dynamic environment.
  • Experience developing, implementing and monitoring operational improvements resulting in more efficient and effective processes, procedures and plans.
  • Experience using interpersonal skills to effectively explain, negotiate, persuade and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in identifying, troubleshooting, and escalating issues effectively.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Company.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Proven ability to build and nurture constructive relationships and partnerships across internal organizations/groups, and with industry and external regulators.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners, reflecting the strategic direction of CNL, and positioning CNL for success.
  • Ability to develop practical and efficient solutions to complex situations.
  • Ability to find mutually acceptable solutions with others, tactfully and diplomatically, when different interests or different perspectives on what should be done are presented.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team, and to take action without being prompted to do so.
  • Ability to employ time management skills in order to meet deadlines while maintaining compliance with company processes.
  • Strong presentation skills to interface with management, regulators, external registrars, and customers.
  • Ability to maintain effectiveness and perspective while adapting promptly to changing work priorities.
  • Advanced understanding of Requirements and their relationship to Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of Canadian business obligations and practices.
• 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:

• 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.

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:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

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

Location: Hybrid

Located 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.

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:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

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 [email protected]. 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.