Job Description

CNL\xe2\x80\x99s Academic Partnerships Program strives to develop closer relationship with partner universities to develop a nuclear focused talent pipeline, support thriving research collaborations and enable sharing of science infrastructure and expertise.
The University Collaboration Lead will assist in developing novel and impactful programs that strategically target development of undergraduate and graduate level talent in Science & Technology areas of Clean Energy, Health, Environment and Safety & Security and expand collaborative research opportunities. The Lead will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the programs to achieve objectives while seeking input to continuously improve the programs. Working with CNL researchers, management and Universities, the Lead will identify opportunities, and novel mechanisms, for meaningful engagement with students and universities.

DUTIES

• Assist in the development of programs to advance collaborative R&D and create a future pipeline of high quality talent for CNL, mainly with the Science & Technology Organization
• Work with stakeholders to identify priority areas where talent is needed and develop strategies to attract the talent.
• Design programs to develop, attract and engage with high quality talent at the university partners, coordinating with internal CNL teams to achieve goals. This may involve developing new tools to maintain and monitor relationships.
• Design program objectives for engagement of high quality talent. This may involve developing workshops and other learning opportunities.
• Assist in the development of programs to enhance talent and expertise sharing
• Work with stakeholders to design programs to promote visiting scientists and students, post-doctoral fellows and adjunct professors
• Implement and monitor programs to meet objectives
• Set goals and objectives for the talent pipeline programs aligned with S&T and CNL objectives
• Lead implementation of programs developed to attract talent and coordinate activities and programs with internal stakeholders
• Provide input to and implement strategies and programs to promote research and development activities between the university, institution and CNL. This involves working with stakeholders to identify priority research areas of focus, connecting CNL researchers with university partners, developing partnerships with other institutions, and securing funding for research projects.
• Promoting research and development activities with CNL\xe2\x80\x99s collaboration partners. This may involve organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops, and working with researchers, faculty and staff to promote research and development opportunities.
• Monitor the progress of the programs and evaluate their effectiveness to determine whether they achieve their goals and objectives. This may involve collecting data, analyzing program outcomes, and making recommendations for program improvements
• Report to senior management on the progress of the programs providing updates on their activities and outcomes.
• Continuously improve programs through feedback mechanisms

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree, Masters or PhD in science or engineering an asset.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in program development and implementation, preferably in a highly technical and scientific or academic environment. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced relationship management skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals across a highly technical organization and with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• Candidate has working knowledge of program development, implementation and monitoring; Candidate is familiar with science, technology, and research, preferably in the nuclear industry; experience working with or at academic institutions an asset to successfully fulfilling this role.

Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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 \xe2\x80\x9cStandard on Security Screening\xe2\x80\x9d and the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy on Government Security\xe2\x80\x9d.

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 pace setters, 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on site vs when they are working from home.

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, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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