Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor's with 15+ years; PhD preferred
Experience in the directorate's technical areas is essential
Industry or commercial experience is desirable
PMP or PgMP certification is a plus
Active membership/leadership in relevant technical societies preferred
Responsibilities
Support the directorate's mission by executing strategic objectives
Provide expert technical leadership and advice to senior management
Identify emerging scientific trends for strategic growth opportunities
Lead technical collaborations and commercialization initiatives
Engage stakeholders to promote scientific excellence and build partnerships
Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence
Ensure successful execution of research projects that meet mission requirements
Benefits
Working in a scenic location in the Ottawa Valley with access to nature
Collaborative environment within a mission-focused organization
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Impactful work in national security and critical infrastructure
Regular travel opportunities, including international trips
Full Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to provide technical leadership while helping shape the future of national security, nuclear safety, and critical infrastructure resilience as a Technical Manager? Can you see yourself guiding innovative research programs, building strategic partnerships, and influencing scientific priorities that support Canada's security, emergency preparedness, nuclear forensics, and cyber resilience capabilities? If you do, come join us as a Technical Manager where you will play a key role in advancing cutting-edge science and technology while leading teams that deliver meaningful impact at national and international scales. If you answered yes, this may be the job for you-apply today!
What will you be doing!
Supporting the development and execution of the directorate's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Providing technical leadership and expert advice to senior management on scientific, technical, policy, customer, and market-related matters.
Identifying emerging scientific and technological trends to inform strategic growth opportunities and future research directions.
Developing and leading technical collaborations, partnerships, and commercialization initiatives that expand programs, capabilities, and organizational impact.
Representing the directorate through stakeholder engagement, outreach activities, and the promotion of scientific and technological excellence.
Fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, safety, security, and operational excellence by leading through example and promoting continuous improvement.
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives and mission delivery.
Supporting the growth and advancement of scientific capabilities, including staff development, laboratory infrastructure, and technical resources.
Providing technical oversight and guidance to ensure the successful execution of research projects and programs that meet mission requirements.
Contributing to product and service strategies while aligning technical activities with stakeholder needs and organizational priorities.
Negotiating scopes of work, deliverables, and technical requirements with internal and external partners.
Prioritizing and aligning work activities to maximize impact, support strategic goals, and meet stakeholder expectations.
Collaborating with program leadership to ensure research activities are delivered in accordance with funding commitments, milestones, and project objectives.
Providing technical oversight, mentorship, and guidance to line managers and teams on program delivery within the directorate.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Education
Master's and 10 years or more of experience, or Bachelor's and 15 years or more of experience, acceptable or equivalent.
PhD preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, desired.
Technical society membership and/or leadership in a Mission-relevant field, desired.
Experience
Experience and/or expertise with many of the Directorate's technical areas and capabilities.
Recognized leadership in one or more technical Mission areas within the Directorate.
Demonstrated organizational skills in both the technical and business domains, including planning and progress monitoring.
Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate strategic and technical concepts to broad audiences.
Demonstrated participation on standards committee(s) in a Mission-relevant field, desired.
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.
Based on operational requirements, this position may require expedited delivery of high-priority requirements.
Travel is a regular part of the role, including international trips and extra hours.
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.
