NEW GRAD - Program Officer - Hybrid - Jobs in Chalk River, ON

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JOB SUMMARYThe CNL Cleanup Function establishes requirements and processes to ensure that activities involving planning for and execution of Decommissioning, Demolition and Environmental Remediation in order to meet the right end-states is conducted effectively across the CNL sites. Ensuring activities are performed in a manner that protects the workers, the public, and the environment, and are in compliance with applicable regulatory and licence requirements. The Program Officer provides support to the development, implementation and maintenance of the Cleanup Function (Land Use Program, Decommissioning and Demolition Program and Environmental Remediation Program).The role will involve identifying, planning and implementing improvements in the Cleanup Function and its supporting programs so that clear and necessary processes, procedures and guidance is provided to enable end states and next land uses to be reached as part of an accelerated decommissioning schedule at CNL. Specific tasks will include running workshops, supporting land use assessments of CNL sites, development and rolling out training, writing processes and procedures, working across sites to provide review of decommissioning planning, environmental characterization planning and reporting and remedial action planning. Running gap analysis initiatives, identifying, planning and implementing program improvements, providing support and guidance to sites on Land Use/D&D/Environmental Remediation requirements. Identifying and producing new processes and keeping existing processes up to date based on self-assessments, user evaluation, benchmarking, OPEX and renewal cycle. Supporting activities across all CNL sites, and improving communications regarding function purpose, processes, and procedures.DUTIESSupport to implementation of the Cleanup Function and supporting programs (Land Use, Decommissioning and Demolition and Environmental Remediation) and maintain continual improvements through observations, assessments and reviews at CNL’s sites and through benchmarking against other non-CNL facilities (nuclear and non-nuclear).

• Running gap analysis and gathering information initiatives to understand required areas of improvements and collaboration across the Cleanup Function
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures to address identified gaps or opportunities for improvement.
• Establish, document and maintain a system to compile site-specific Program measures, end state data and records, including preparation of periodic summary reports.
• Advise staff and managers on Cleanup Function requirements, and assist the staff and managers on meeting the requirements.
• Maintain alignment across the 3 supporting Programs.
• Communicate Program requirements and opportunities for improvement through: a) assist in developing and delivering Program training, and b) presentations on Program requirements at employee (safety, branch, interest group) meetings.
• Maintain cross-functional knowledge spanning the various specialty areas associated with CNL’s Waste Management, Decommissioning and Demolition, Land Use and Environmental Remediation Programs (including radiological, non-radiological, hazards and non-hazardous wastes; waste storage and disposal options and facilities; waste minimization and reduction practices; international practices with regard to the long-term management of waste).

• Perform other duties in support of CNL’s Cleanup Function.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation:At minimum, a Bachelors (Honours) degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering from a university of recognized standing, or membership in a scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.Experience:

• 0-3 years of related experience in the field of Decommissioning, Demolition, and/or Environmental Remediation
• Project Management and planning experience desired.
• Experience with change management desired.

Abilities and Skills:

• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office Suite, and familiarity with the use of databases.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to understand CNL priorities/strategy.
• Good writing skills; proven ability to prepare documents in a timely manner
• Proactive and takes initiative with high level of motivation; can work independently and in a team environment.

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 you require accommodation measures 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.This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River, which will be the designated workplace. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.Quick Apply

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