Branch Manager, Applied Physics
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Chalk River, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Successfully support the execution of projects and programs to meet customer requirements.
- Contribute to the vision and mission for CNL, S&T, and the directorate.
- Review, refine and adjust work and deliverables based on knowledge of the technical area, environment, policy, customers, and marketplace.
- Identify and pursue research growth by anticipating client and market needs.
- Define, develop and lead collaborations that deliver growth in programs and capabilities.
- Develop commercialization opportunities to drive program growth and CNL’s impact.
- Provide aspirational leadership for the branch.
- Ensure safe, secure, and compliant operations in the branch.
- Nurture and enhance the scientific capabilities - staff, facilities, and equipment - in the branch.
- Responsibilities include management of up to ~ 50 staff members, an overhead operating budget of between $300 to $500k, and oversight of work valued at between $5M to $20M in labour and materials.
- Shared responsibility for the effective management of the Safety & Security Directorate, meeting directorate, S&T, and CNL requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager
- The successful candidate will have obtained a Degree from a University of recognized standing; a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Physics or related scientific field is preferred.
- 10 to 12 years technical project/process experience
- A minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role is required.
- A broad scientific/engineering/management background, acquired through formal education is required.
- Experience in innovation and program/project management, which includes management of people, processes, customers and financial performance is required.
- Passion for science, technology and discovery.
- Excellent understanding of effective leadership concepts, skill sets, application and training.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with management and staff of the organization and building a team approach.
- Ability to foster a team environment by understanding and managing group dynamics under pressure.
- A proven record in demonstrating leadership of technical organizations dealing with a diverse group of internal and external customers.
- Exceptional technical knowledge an in-depth understanding of analytical principles, instrument trouble-shooting and audit processes.
- Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills with a variety of internal and external organizations and levels.
- Requires strong human resources skills, ability to listen and quickly address human resources issues, motivate staff to achieve high levels of professionalism to ensure business alignment of business objectives at all levels of the operation.
- Strong business acumen is required.
- A good understanding of the Canadian and global global security landscape, R&D needs, process/product qualification and technology/program/project management, which incorporates management objectives related to people, processes, customers and financial performance, is required.
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read further on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.