Job Description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself preparing communication plans (both strategy and tactics) to ensure strong community relations with CNL's community stakeholders? Do you enjoy planning and executing communications projects, with direction from senior leadership? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!
What will you be doing!

• Lead execution of CNL's community relations program:

• Triaging and providing recommendation on CNL's investment in local communities.
• Building relationships with key community contacts, ensuring trust is established and communication channels are in place.
• Identifying opportunities to build CNL's brand with in local and extended communities through delivery of the community relations program.
• Developing communications material for internal and external audiences:

• Working with subject matter experts to research material for communications products, and to ensure accuracy of final content.
• Writing and editing corporate communications products such as articles, website content, fact sheets and presentations, translating technical/scientific concepts into plain language.
• Supporting CNL's social media strategy with regular content development.
• Supporting CNL profile building efforts at key conferences:

• Supporting the execution of key conference sponsorships.
• Working with relevant mission lines to plan relevant exhibit / communications products for conferences.
• Attending select conferences as a representative at CNL's exhibit.
• Serving as CNL Emergency Information Officer:

• Supporting the Emergency Operations Centre during periods of activation, and training exercises.
• Maintaining familiarity with CNL's mass communications solutions and technologies.
• Developing communications strategies and material to support emergency communications.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• A university degree/college diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• Experience

• Five years of progressive experience in a business communications environment.
• Experience developing and designing communications products, including fact sheets, media releases, newsletter articles, key messages, and online content for public audiences and for media.
• Experience working with technical/scientific subject matter experts to gather information to be used in developing communications products.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate complex technical/scientific information to lay audiences in clear, understandable language.
• Ability to discuss sensitive subjects with stakeholders resulting in productive outcomes.
• Ability to identify issues that require management attention in a timely manner.
• Ability to develop communications strategies/plans to support the requirements of a public information program.
• Knowledge of Adobe Create Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid G Ontario drivers license.
• Knowledge of public communications best practices and in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear.
• Knowledge of working with a cross-functional project team.
• 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.
• Must wear PPE when on some CNL sites.
• Long period of standing and walking while on tours.

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 for your future 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: Hybrid
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. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, 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 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 . 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, Metis 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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