Director, Federal Programs and Nuclear Energy Strategy

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EACL exerce ses activités sur des terres et des territoires qui, depuis des temps immémoriaux, ont été les terres traditionnelles des peuples autochtones au Canada. Ensemble avec notre entrepreneur, Laboratoires nucléaires canadiens (LNC), EACL s’engage à faire progresser la réconciliation avec les collectivités des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits par le biais d’une relation renouvelée fondée sur la reconnaissance des droits, la compréhension mutuelle et le respect, ainsi que sur la consultation, une collaboration et un partenariat significatifs.

AECL operates on land and territories that have, since time immemorial, been the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Together with our contractor, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), AECL is committed to advancing reconciliation with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities through a renewed relationship based on recognition of rights, mutual understanding and respect, and meaningful engagement, collaboration, and partnership.

At AECL, your expertise makes a visible difference. As a small and agile organization, individual contributions matter, and your work is closely connected to real-world outcomes that deliver lasting public value and contribute to outcomes that matter to Canada.

As a federal Crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's (AECL) purpose is to energize nuclear innovation and power a clean, secure, and resilient future. Through strategic investments in science, technology, infrastructure, partnerships, and talent, AECL is helping to enable the next generation of Canadian nuclear leadership, responsibly manage Canada's nuclear legacy, and invest in a stronger nuclear future for Canadians.

Since 2015, AECL has been delivering its mandate through a Government-owned, Contractor-operated (GoCo) business model, whereby Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) manages and operates AECL's sites on its behalf. Working at AECL means contributing to initiatives that support clean energy, scientific innovation, environmental stewardship, and Canada's long-term prosperity.

• are energized by shaping federal programs, public policy, and strategic initiatives that contribute to Canada’s long-term nuclear future;
• enjoy building trusted relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities, governments, industry, academia, and international organizations;
• thrive in complex environments where strategic thinking, sound judgment, and collaboration are critical to success; and
• are motivated by work that helps translate scientific research and technological innovation into real-world outcomes that benefit Canadians.

In this role, you will help shape and advance AECL’s federal programs and strategic contributions to Canada’s evolving nuclear landscape.

We’re looking for a Director, Federal Programs and Nuclear Energy Strategy who can bring together policy, partnerships, programs, and strategy to support government priorities and strengthen AECL’s role as steward of Canada’s nuclear science and technology mission.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Science, Technology, Commercialization and Corporate Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership for AECL’s Federal Programs portfolio, including the integration of CNL as Canada’s premier federal nuclear laboratory, the Federal Nuclear…