Job Description

Tired of fighting traffic in the GTA? Want to make a difference for the Environment? Come be a part of Canada's premier Science and Technology organization, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), as the Historic Waste Program Management Office in Port, Hope Ontario implements Canada's largest low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) environmental remediation project.

THE COMPANY
As an enabler of business innovation and technology transfer, CNL is committed to a clean and prosperous Canada. A leader in environmental remediation at nuclear and radiologically contaminated sites, CNL is implementing the Port Hope Area Initiative on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The cleanup of historic Low Level Radioactive Waste by CNL in the communities of Port Hope and Port Granby in Ontario is a demonstration of Canada's commitment to the safe, long-term storage and management of nuclear waste.

THE POSITION
We are looking for an experienced Field Liaison Officer for our Stakeholder & Indigenous Relations department. You can expect to communicate information about construction activities to property owners and residents, addressing the questions and concerns of these key stakeholders in a timely fashion, while proactively mitigating potential complaints. As the CNL communications liaison between property owners/occupants ("stakeholders") and CNL contractors, explain in plain language the details of day-to-day construction activities to stakeholders, provide regular updates on planned work and notification of changes.

o Attend daily meetings with the contractor to review construction schedules and activities, raise and resolve stakeholder questions or concerns and ensure contractors are adhering to CNL accepted communications plan
o Provide regular updates on stakeholder feedback to communications staff, highlight areas of concern and suggest solutions where possible; bring significant complaints and potential major issues to the immediate attention of project staff and/or C&SR management.
o Play a key role to mitigate or manage stakeholder complaints by proactively identifying and resolving challenges, and work with the stakeholders and contractors to either address complaints in the field or escalate the complaint through CNL's Complaints Resolution Process.
o Document all stakeholder interactions and related pertinent information and file per CNL corporate record requirements.
o Attend CNL meetings as required to maintain a thorough understanding of CNL activities that may affect stakeholders; attend public events such as CNL Neighbourhood Information Sessions as a representative of the C&SR team.
o Interfacing and successfully navigating difficult conversations with construction contractors, and communicating one-on-one with property owners, occupants and the general public

If you have a university degree or college diploma in communications and/or environmental sciences and a minimum of minimum three years of progressive and comprehensive work experience in the field, we want to hear from you! If you can supplement your education and experience further because you have Excellent written and oral communication skills in English,and the ability to communicate complex technical/scientific/environmental issues to the public in clear, understandable language that is even better. Knowledge of MS Office products such as Word and Excel and a valid Ontario "G" driver's licence are required. Experience in environmental remediation and/or related construction is desirable

THE LOCATION
The Historic Waste Program Management Office, is located in the beautiful and historic community of Port Hope, Ontario, which will be the designated workplace. Roughly 100kms East of Toronto, Port Hope is located at the mouth of the Ganaraska River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in the west end of Northumberland County. Basically still close enough to the "Big City" without all the hassle of being in the "Big City". CNL may require you to travel from time to time, as necessary.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Retention Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• Challenging and interesting work
• Opportunity to be a part of Canadian history
• You have energy coupled with a high level of creative thinking and the smarts to back it up

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote 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 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 accommodation measures are required during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully acknowledges that the Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the treaty signed with the Mississauga First Nations of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Scugog Island.

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