Technical Manager, Commercial Delivery

Can you see yourself shaping the future of nuclear science and technology while driving real commercial impact? As Technical Manager, Commercial Delivery, you’ll work closely with S&T leaders and branch managers to translate cutting‑edge capabilities into sustainable programs, partnerships, and growth opportunities for the Reactor Fleet Sustainability Directorate. You’ll influence strategy at the highest levels, build and lead technical collaborations, and guide commercialization and delivery to ensure CNL’s work makes a lasting difference for customers and stakeholders. By modelling integrity, safety leadership, and innovation, you’ll help strengthen capabilities, empower teams, and advance a mission that matters nationally and globally. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

Supporting the directorate in the development and execution of the mission strategy.

Contributing to the Science & Technology (S&T) vision and mission for CNL.

Challenging and advising senior management on strategy based on knowledge of customers, customers’ needs, marketplace, technical area, environment, and policy.

Advising senior management on pursuing strategic growth by anticipating customer and market needs, and creating a vision of the future.

Defining, developing and leading technical collaborations that deliver growth in programs and capabilities.

Developing commercialization opportunities to drive program growth and CNL’s impact.

Contributing to the development and oversight of the Directorate's intellectual property strategy.

Providing technical leadership for the Directorate.

Seeking and promoting external interactions and leverage for the Directorate’s commercial mission.

Modelling integrity and leading by example. Demonstrating and communicating the expectation that everyone shall behave in a manner consistent with a healthy safety and security culture.

Building and maintaining a climate of trust. Acting transparently, respectfully, and fairly with all team members and stakeholders.

Promoting/initiating an environment that values willingness to implement new problem‑solving approaches.

Supporting CNL in the safe, secure, and compliant operations.

Encouraging and participating in facility/laboratory walk‑downs.

Promoting a respectful work environment such that reporting safety issues and concerns is encouraged, and issues are resolved.

Support in nurturing, guiding, and advancing the scientific capabilities – staff, facilities/labs, and equipment.

Supporting the successful execution of projects and programs to meet mission requirements.

Providing advice on the establishment of a product and services strategy.

Negotiating Scope of Work and deliverables with internal/external stakeholders.

Proposing the prioritization of scopes of work (i.e., what would achieve the overall strategy).

Optimizing alignment of activities with stakeholder expectations.

Collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to foster innovation, perform work, and help develop/capture strategy, promotion of S&T, outreach, proposal development, and stakeholder/customer engagement strategy.

Providing commercial delivery leadership, oversight, and guidance to line managers from programs within the Directorate.

Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education

A Master’s or PhD and 10 years or more of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree and 15 years or more of experience, acceptable or equivalent.

Experience

Experience, expertise, and knowledge of the Directorate’s commercial‑focused technical areas and capabilities.

Experience leading the delivery of commercial contracts to customers for more than 10 years.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Passion for science, technology, and discovery.

Recognized leadership in commercial delivery.

Organizational skills, in both the technical and business domains, inclusive of planning and progress monitoring.

Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to clearly articulate strategic and technical concepts to broad audiences.

Technical society membership and/or leadership in a Mission‑relevant field, desired.

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

Travel is a regular part of the role, including international trips.

Visiting laboratories and facilities with radiation and other industrial hazards is required.

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

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

Location: Fully Onsite This role is a

fully onsite role

that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. 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 jobs@cnl.ca . 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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