Tritium & Fusion Technologies Branch Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead cutting‑edge research and technology development to advance the future of clean energy? Can you see yourself guiding a team of scientists and technical experts in the advancement of fusion and tritium technologies with global applications? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you. Our Chalk River Laboratories location is seeking a Branch Manager, Tritium and Fusion Technologies, to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on technology development, commercialization, and scientific excellence in hydrogen isotopes, fusion energy, tritium technologies, and related applications.

• Successfully executing projects and programs to meet customer requirements, including Federal Science & Technology (S&T); prioritizing and adjusting resources is a key function in this role.
• Executing the business for Branch focus area(s):
  • Contributing to the S&T vision and mission for CNL.
  • Reviewing, refining and adjusting work and deliverables based on knowledge in technical areas, as well as policy, customers, and marketplace.
  • Identifying and pursuing research growth by anticipating client and market needs.
  • Defining, developing and leading collaborations that deliver growth in programs and capabilities.
  • Developing commercialization opportunities to drive program growth and CNL’s impact.
• Providing aspirational leadership for the Branch:
  • Fostering integrated, productive, and meaningful relationships within the directorate and across other directorates and groups.
  • Modeling integrity, leading by example. Demonstrating and communicating the expectation that everyone shall behave in a manner consistent with a healthy safety and security culture.
  • Building and maintaining a climate of trust, acting with transparency, respect, and fairness with all team members and stakeholders.
  • Promoting/initiating an environment that values willingness to implement new approaches to problem solving.
• Promoting safe, secure, and compliant operations in all assigned areas and projects/programs.
• Encouraging and participating in laboratory walk‑downs, the Laboratory Safety Oversight Committee, etc.
• Providing clear expectations to staff on providing input into, and following, worker safety tools and protocols (e.g. Job Hazard Assessments, Radiological Work Planning, Integrated Work Control, Standard Operating Procedures).
• Fostering a respectful work environment such that reporting safety issues and concerns is encouraged, and issues are resolved.
• Nurturing and enhancing scientific capabilities - staff, facilities, and equipment - in strategic focus areas.
• Attracting, developing, and retaining staff, including a clear succession management plan.
• Utilizing facility resources to ensure delivery of work.
• Developing, maintaining, and nurturing capabilities of the hydrogen technologies laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

• Education
  • Degree from a University of recognized standing.
  • A Ph.D. or master’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or related scientific field is preferred.
  • A Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is considered a strong asset.
• Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a broad scientific or engineering discipline—such as chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related fields with strong preference for expertise in hydrogen isotopes, tritium processing, storage, handling, fusion science or related technologies.
  • Experience with well‑rounded scientific, engineering, and management foundation supported by formal education and demonstrated through progressive technical and organizational responsibilities.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to guide teams, manage priorities, and deliver…