Conduct of Operations Specialist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University or college degree in relevant field or 15 years equivalent experience required.
  • Experience leading and coaching teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Proven ability to implement operational improvements effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for negotiation and consensus-building with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience identifying and escalating issues in operational processes.
  • Advanced understanding of work planning in nuclear settings.
  • Security clearance eligibility for Level 2 Secret required.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and advise facility personnel on safe working practices.
  • Prepare, review, and improve Conduct of Operations processes.
  • Facilitate updates to operational requirements and communicate changes.
  • Promote adherence to Conduct of Operations procedures.
  • Report issues related to Conduct of Operations to management.
  • Lead Conduct of Operations improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct assessments of business processes supporting Conduct of Operations.

Benefits

  • Five-day work week with standard 7.5-hour days.
  • Located in a natural setting with access to outdoor activities.
  • Promotes a fantastic work-life balance.
  • Welcoming communities nearby for family and social life.
Full Job Description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself being responsible for CNL's Conduct of Operations program, including providing advice, services, and solutions, as well as supporting processes, timely and accurate analyses, reports, and coaching to organizational groups, projects, and nuclear facilities? If you answered yes, we are looking for a Conduct of Operations Specialist! Apply today!

What will you be doing!
  • Conduct of Operation's Program:
    • Coaching and advising facility personnel to support them in their obligations of ensuring a safe working environment using Conduct of Operations processes.
    • Preparing, reviewing, controlling, and improving Conduct of Operations processes, including providing guidance or assistance in the development and implementation of facility procedures.
    • Facilitating changes resulting from updates to requirements to ensure changes are implemented accurately, and current information is available for use throughout the Company.
    • Promoting adherence to Conduct of Operations Procedures within CNL.
    • Reporting Conduct of Operations-related issues to Functional Support Managers.
  • Assessment and Reporting of Conduct of Operations:
    • Coaching management and staff on Conduct of Operations-related self-assessments.
    • Leading Conduct of Operations improvement initiatives across the organization.
    • Completing assessment of the adequacy, effectiveness and suitability of business processes required to support the Conduct of Operations processes.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:
  • Education
    • A University or college graduation in a relevant discipline (e.g. Management, Business Administration, Law, Quality, and Operational performance) or 15 years equivalent combination of formal training and experience is required.
  • Experience
    • 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; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the Company.
    • Demonstrated experience in identifying, troubleshooting, and escalating issues effectively.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • 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.
    • Advanced understanding of work planning and work management in a nuclear environment.
    • 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.

Location: Onsite

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. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you'll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

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