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Process Improvement Lead
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Paid time off
Analytical Chemist-Mass Spectrometrist
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
Project Leader
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid time off
Integrated Assessment Plan (IAP) & Self-Assessment Program Specialist
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Paid time off
Project Assistant
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Paid time off
Program Manager
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Project management
- Paid time off
Manager, Employee Health and Wellness
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
Contract Administrator
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid time off
Director, Compliance Assurance
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
Manager, Innovation and Commercialization
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Paid time off
Senior Contract Administrator
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid time off
Process Radiochemist
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Paid time off
Management System Specialist
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Paid time off
Manager, Monitoring Programs & Risk Assessment
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Paid time off
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Conduct of Operations Specialist
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- In-person
- Business
- Leadership
- Paid time off
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Paid time off
Water & Wastewater Lead
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- In-person
- Paid time off
Manager, Environmental Management Systems, Audits, Inspections & Legal Obligations
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Public speaking
- Paid time off
Industrial Hygiene Technician
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Paid time off
Senior Project Contracts Officer
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories —Chalk River, ON
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid time off

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Process Improvement Lead

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories -
Chalk River, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Project management
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Continuous improvement
Business
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Can you see yourself leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance across missions or functions? Does the idea of facilitating change and helping teams achieve better results through improved processes motivate you? If you answered yes, then this may be the opportunity for you—apply today! As a Process Improvement Lead, you will support missions and functions by facilitating and leading initiatives that strengthen performance and drive operational excellence, with opportunities to be deployed where improvement expertise is most needed.

What will you be doing!

Leading the facilitation of process improvement initiatives and workshops.
Applying a mix of traditional and Lean continuous improvement tools and methodologies to diagnose process issues, analyze current state workflows, and design optimized future state processes that eliminate waste and reduce variability.
Partnering with organizational leaders to identify high-value opportunities for tactical and strategic process enhancements.
Assisting in the identification and development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for improvement initiatives.
Monitoring progress of continuous improvement initiatives and related improvement plans.
Serving as a process improvement leader, facilitator, or contributor on multi-function project teams, ensuring structured problem-solving and alignment with organizational objectives.
Leading or supporting business process assessments, Lean process reviews, and continuous improvement planning cycles to evaluate process performance and identify new improvement opportunities.
Participating in performance audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
Supporting the creation of improvement charters, business cases, scoping analyses, and readiness assessments required to formally launch process improvement initiatives.
Evaluating and communicating data, resource requirements, and risks to help ensure initiatives are positioned for rapid and effective execution.
Partnering with line initiative leads on the planning and scheduling of process improvement workshops, stakeholder report-outs, and leadership updates.
Building organizational capability in process improvement by coaching business leaders and project teams, sharing best practices, and promoting the use of structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving frameworks).
Supporting the Mission Optimization (MO) Function in designing and delivering internal training that strengthens enterprise-wide improvement competence and Continuous Improvement culture.
Championing a culture of continuous improvement by demonstrating and promoting Lean thinking, customer focus, data-driven decision making, innovation, and accountability.

What we are looking for:

Education
- University degree in business or a technical-related field with a minimum of five (5) years pertinent experience or equivalent education and experience.
Experience
- Must have five (5) years’ experience pertinent to leading and/or assisting with the development, facilitation, and implementation of a broad range of continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills, and outstanding communication, training and facilitation skills;
- Strong analytical skills, able to evaluate issues and generate effective solutions, recommendations and effectiveness measures.
- Strong risk management and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency working with teams/projects.
- Abiilty to maintain a positive outlook, and has the ability to motivate and expedite others.
- Superior planning and organization skills.
- Ability to be involved in a range of activities, from routine functions to complex assignments requiring initiative, and prioritize effectively within a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, disciplined and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Applications.
- Broad understanding of the programs and standards that govern mission activities , and a strong commitment to quality principles.
- Knowledge of CNL’s management system and organizational structure, work processes and technology, Corporate QA Programs, and applicable standards is an asset.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate issues and generate effective solutions, recommendations and effectiveness measures for organizational management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including training, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge, experience or training in the requirements of project management is a definite asset
  - Preference will be given to certified Lean/Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, or equivalent (Lean Sensei), with facilitation experience and training in Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement methodologies.
Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 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.
Mapping workshops, such as Value Stream Mapping, require in-person facilitation that demands long periods of continuous workshop and team management and several days of back-to-back effort.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

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

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

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.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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Process Improvement Lead

Analytical Chemist-Mass Spectrometrist

Project Leader

Integrated Assessment Plan (IAP) & Self-Assessment Program Specialist

Project Assistant

Program Manager

Manager, Employee Health and Wellness

Contract Administrator

Director, Compliance Assurance

Manager, Innovation and Commercialization

Senior Contract Administrator

Process Radiochemist

Management System Specialist

Manager, Monitoring Programs & Risk Assessment

Conduct of Operations Specialist

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Supervisor

Water & Wastewater Lead

Manager, Environmental Management Systems, Audits, Inspections & Legal Obligations

Industrial Hygiene Technician

Senior Project Contracts Officer

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