Waste Management Function Program Officer
Apply NowCompany: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Location: New Canada, NS B4V 4V5
Description:
Join CNL's Waste Management Function Team under the Waste Support & Oversight Services (WSOS) Division and contribute to the strategic execution of the Environmental Remediation Management Mission across various sites in Canada.
As a Waste Management Program Officer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Waste Management Function Processes and Procedures. Your responsibilities will encompass establishing and refining protocols to ensure the safe planning, generation, handling, processing, transporting, storage, and disposal of waste materials, with a focus on protecting workers, the public, and the environment while adhering to regulatory and licensing mandates.
This position offers an opportunity to engage with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, training, and collaboration to ensure seamless integration of CNL processes and procedures across diverse operational sites. Additionally, you will contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing waste management strategies, thereby bolstering CNL's commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to leverage your expertise in waste management within a dynamic and mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply for the Waste Management Program Officer position and be a part of CNL's ongoing efforts to advance environmental stewardship and safety standards across Canada.
What will you be doing!
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Identify and address gaps in existing Waste Management Function requirements, processes and procedures through observations, assessments and reviews at CNL's sites and through benchmarking against other non-CNL facilities (nuclear & non-nuclear).
Assist in the development of processes to conduct verification and assessment of waste management practices.
Conduct site and facility level Waste Management Function compliance verifications and Waste Management Assessments of Waste Generators and Waste Receivers, with the objectives to identify non-compliances and opportunities for improvement.
Establish, document and maintain a system to compile site-specific Function measures, waste data and records, including preparation of periodic summary reports.
Communicate Function requirements and opportunities for improvement through: a) assist in developing and delivering Waste Management Function Training, and b) presentations on Waste Management Function requirements at employee (safety, branch, interest group) meetings.
Interfacing with planning and technical staff in other parts of CNL, to meet CNL needs in a coherent integrated manner, with a particular focus on the following organizations: Clean-up Function, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Integrated Waste Strategy (IWS), Facilities Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation, Fuel Programme and Projects, Port Hope Area Initiative, Reactor Decommissioning, Waste Services and the Whiteshell Laboratories Closure Project.
Developing and/or supporting the development of technical plans for managing waste at various CNL sites across Canada.
Developing and/or supporting the development of discrete deliverables supporting work related to waste characterization, processing, packaging, transportation and disposal.
Overseeing the work of subcontract resources in the development and completion of technical deliverables.
Perform other duties in support of CNL's Waste Management Function.
What we are looking for:
Education:
At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience:
Experience in collecting, analyzing and organizing complex data sets to make recommendations based on experience, industry-best practices or innovative approaches.
Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
Abilities and Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, with stakeholders from across a large-scale organization.
Must have a positive attitude and a commitment to providing support to the team to ensure deliverables are effectively met on-schedule and on-budget.
Must be a quick-learner, and be willing to take various internal and external training courses related to waste management and/or project management.
Must be committed to transparent and meaningful engagement of stakeholders, with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
Be highly-disciplined and honest, and will be committed to high-quality delivery of assignments.
Have an exemplary work ethic that will be put towards helping the Waste Management Program Team realize its mandate and will be willing to support others in the division in realizing their objectives.
Job/Industry Specific Knowledge:
Experience in technical planning and execution of Environmental Remediation Management projects.
Must have practical working knowledge of the full range of Waste Acceptance Criteria of hazardous and radioactive waste facilities domestically and internationally.
Understanding of the Canadian nuclear industry, including the CNSC regulations and key projects/approaches that are being employed by partner organizations (such as the NWMO).
Understanding of the interaction of planning, execution and close-out of multi-year projects.
Understanding of the full lifecycle of waste management.
Understanding of project management principles is an asset.
Must be able to obtain a Level 2 - Secret Security Clearance.
Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 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."
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
tuition support
and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
Restore and protect the Environment.
Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
As a Waste Management Program Officer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Waste Management Function Processes and Procedures. Your responsibilities will encompass establishing and refining protocols to ensure the safe planning, generation, handling, processing, transporting, storage, and disposal of waste materials, with a focus on protecting workers, the public, and the environment while adhering to regulatory and licensing mandates.
This position offers an opportunity to engage with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, training, and collaboration to ensure seamless integration of CNL processes and procedures across diverse operational sites. Additionally, you will contribute to ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing waste management strategies, thereby bolstering CNL's commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
If you are a dedicated professional seeking to leverage your expertise in waste management within a dynamic and mission-driven environment, we invite you to apply for the Waste Management Program Officer position and be a part of CNL's ongoing efforts to advance environmental stewardship and safety standards across Canada.
What will you be doing!
Functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Identify and address gaps in existing Waste Management Function requirements, processes and procedures through observations, assessments and reviews at CNL's sites and through benchmarking against other non-CNL facilities (nuclear & non-nuclear).
Assist in the development of processes to conduct verification and assessment of waste management practices.
Conduct site and facility level Waste Management Function compliance verifications and Waste Management Assessments of Waste Generators and Waste Receivers, with the objectives to identify non-compliances and opportunities for improvement.
Establish, document and maintain a system to compile site-specific Function measures, waste data and records, including preparation of periodic summary reports.
Communicate Function requirements and opportunities for improvement through: a) assist in developing and delivering Waste Management Function Training, and b) presentations on Waste Management Function requirements at employee (safety, branch, interest group) meetings.
Interfacing with planning and technical staff in other parts of CNL, to meet CNL needs in a coherent integrated manner, with a particular focus on the following organizations: Clean-up Function, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Integrated Waste Strategy (IWS), Facilities Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation, Fuel Programme and Projects, Port Hope Area Initiative, Reactor Decommissioning, Waste Services and the Whiteshell Laboratories Closure Project.
Developing and/or supporting the development of technical plans for managing waste at various CNL sites across Canada.
Developing and/or supporting the development of discrete deliverables supporting work related to waste characterization, processing, packaging, transportation and disposal.
Overseeing the work of subcontract resources in the development and completion of technical deliverables.
Perform other duties in support of CNL's Waste Management Function.
What we are looking for:
Education:
At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience:
Experience in collecting, analyzing and organizing complex data sets to make recommendations based on experience, industry-best practices or innovative approaches.
Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
Abilities and Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, with stakeholders from across a large-scale organization.
Must have a positive attitude and a commitment to providing support to the team to ensure deliverables are effectively met on-schedule and on-budget.
Must be a quick-learner, and be willing to take various internal and external training courses related to waste management and/or project management.
Must be committed to transparent and meaningful engagement of stakeholders, with a demonstrated history of developing and maintaining long-term professional relationships.
Be highly-disciplined and honest, and will be committed to high-quality delivery of assignments.
Have an exemplary work ethic that will be put towards helping the Waste Management Program Team realize its mandate and will be willing to support others in the division in realizing their objectives.
Job/Industry Specific Knowledge:
Experience in technical planning and execution of Environmental Remediation Management projects.
Must have practical working knowledge of the full range of Waste Acceptance Criteria of hazardous and radioactive waste facilities domestically and internationally.
Understanding of the Canadian nuclear industry, including the CNSC regulations and key projects/approaches that are being employed by partner organizations (such as the NWMO).
Understanding of the interaction of planning, execution and close-out of multi-year projects.
Understanding of the full lifecycle of waste management.
Understanding of project management principles is an asset.
Must be able to obtain a Level 2 - Secret Security Clearance.
Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 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."
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
tuition support
and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
Restore and protect the Environment.
Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL's Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.