Operations Manager, Isotopes Supply Program
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- Chalk River, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operational Oversight & Compliance
- Managing day‑to‑day ISP operations to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance.
- Overseeing execution of operational procedures in alignment with industry regulations, site license conditions, and internal standards.
- Regulatory & Safety Assurance
- Maintaining rigorous adherence to nuclear safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality assurance programs.
- Interfacing with regulatory bodies (e.g., CNSC, NRC, IAEA) during audits, inspections, and reporting activities.
- Team Leadership & Workforce Development
- Leading, supervising, and developing a technically skilled team while promoting a strong nuclear safety culture and operational excellence.
- Providing coaching, training, and performance management to maintain personnel qualifications, readiness, and succession planning.
- Resource & Budget Management
- Developing and managing operational budgets, including forecasting, cost tracking, and optimizing labour and material resources.
- Ensuring efficient deployment of human and technical resources to support outage planning, maintenance, and project work.
- Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
- Leading initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks using tools such as HuP, Root Cause Analysis, and CAP.
- Driving continuous improvement through performance monitoring, lessons learned, and industry benchmarking.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Collaborating with engineering, maintenance, radiation protection, training, and other support groups to coordinate operational priorities.
- Communicating operational status, issues, and initiatives clearly to internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
- Education
- A relevant university degree or a technical college diploma, OR
- A minimum of eight years of experience in the operation and maintenance of nuclear facilities.
- Experience
- At minimum, 5 years of experience in a leadership role within an operations environment, or equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
- Experience in, and understanding of, facility operations, ideally in the nuclear industry and administration and/or leadership experience in operating facilities.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven leadership with strong interpersonal skills, essential for managing a diverse and dynamic operations team within a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, end users, support functions, and senior management.
- Demonstrated proactive problem-solving abilities by anticipating issues, securing necessary resources, adapting work plans, and driving timely resolution to meet operational goals.
- Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
- Ability to maintain focus on shared objectives while establishing positive working relationships with cross-functional teams and individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Solid 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.
- In-depth knowledge of facility and operational management practices, including compliance, maintenance, logistics, and efficiency improvements.
- Highly organized, with strong planning and analytical capabilities to manage complex operational workflows, evaluate performance metrics, and implement process improvements.
- Skilled in multitasking and managing competing priorities effectively. Delegates responsibilities appropriately to ensure timely and high-quality execution of tasks and projects.
- A demonstrated commitment to safety and an understanding of how risk management principles should be applied to operational decisions.
- Understanding of operations in the regulatory environment and the applicability of license programs.
- A demonstrated mechanical aptitude and have a sound working knowledge of mechanical systems, process systems and basic operations instrumentation.
- A 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.
- 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.
- A 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.
- Work 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.)
- Work can be noisy when equipment is operating, so hearing protection is required.
- 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