Management System Specialist

• 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 regulatory updates and ensuring they are implemented correctly in 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.

• 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 CNL.
• 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 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.

• 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

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

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

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories