Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and keep you learning? Can you see yourself making sure our Management System meets regulatory and industry standards? Do you enjoy developing procedures, manuals, and tools that help teams work better?
If you found yourself saying yes—then this could be the perfect fit! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Quality Assurance Representative. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Planning, executing, and completing Internal Quality audits/assessments and Supplier Quality audits as Lead Auditor.
- Supporting and working under the guidance of the Lead Auditor, as required, when conducting first and second party audits/assessments.
- Preparing and issuing audit scopes, audit plans, field work, audit drafts and final reports.
- Coordinating with auditees and conducting fieldwork at CNL sites and Supplier locations.
- Preparing for and holding audit opening, closing, and daily debrief meetings; communicating with auditees promptly.
- Saving all required documents, including daily debrief notes, and evidence gathered during the audit under the audit file in the shared area.
- Raising ImpActs for any gaps identified during audits.
- Providing peer reviews for audit reports and when requested.
- Getting qualified progressively to Auditor and Lead Auditor roles as the role and associated responsibilities increase during the performance management cycle.
- Mentoring and assessing of Auditor-in-Training (AIT) & Lead Auditor-in-Training (LAIT).
- Regularly attending team meetings and sharing updates on planned and ongoing audits and knowledge gained during audits.
- Ensuring products or services procured by CNL for quality program work are sourced from qualified suppliers capable of delivering a technically acceptable product or service.
- Developing and maintaining a global supplier assessment plan, utilizing a graded approach to selecting and assessing suppliers and their ability to meet quality requirements.
- Maintaining the CNL Approved Suppliers Listing-Quality of assessed suppliers.
- Assisting in the development of procedures, Quality Plans, project-specific plans, and articulating recommendations to management, regulatory authorities and the general public.
- Assisting in Quality Program reviews and the reviews of Company-wide quality processes and procedures. Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- At a minimum, a Bachelor's (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing, or membership in an engineering or scientific organization authorized by statute to establish qualifications for membership in that organization
- Experience
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in compliance auditing/engineering is desirable.
- Related experience in a field of specialization.
- Experience in contributing towards organizational transformation and change management activities is desirable.
- Auditing and/or assessment training and experience are required.
- Experience in the application of standards such as, but not limited to: ISO 9001, CSA N286 series, CSA N299 series, CSA N285, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, CSA B51 ASME NQA-1 and 10CFR50 Appendix B, ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 10012, ISO 90003 or IEC 61513, CSA N288.4 and N288.5, ISO 14001.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities of self and others to achieve individual/department targets.
- Ability to thrive as a member of a large, matrix organization working collaboratively with peers, direct reports, and superiors to achieve objectives in an environment characterized by frequent deadlines, competing demands, and customer scrutiny.
- Ability to develop and manage quality resources to realize their potential.
- Ability to establish well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners, reflecting the strategic direction of CNL and positioning CNL for success.
- Superior communication skills (written and oral), with some experience preparing concise reports on performance versus plan, issues management, and risks; and strong command of MS Office and Oracle software applications.
- Ability to analyze data to gain insight into system efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Possesses initiative and judgement to organize and optimize the flow of work and accuracy of records.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and meet deadlines.
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Good working knowledge of management systems and support processes.
- Knowledge of compliance assurance, quality assurance, safety analysis, and CNL’s nuclear programs, such as security, environmental protection and radiological protection.
- Good knowledge of CNL’s organizational structure, licensed facilities and operations is required.
- Understanding of the Canadian nuclear regulatory framework and ability to contribute to interpretations of regulations from regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of software applications to compile data and create reports, such as the use of Microsoft Office, Oracle and CNL’s Documents/Records management system
- Demonstrated discretion and trust in the handling and safeguarding of confidential and sensitive information.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality work, adherence to standards and codes and CNL’s policies and procedures.
- Superior interpersonal skills, efficient and effective communication (advanced written and oral), and organizational skills are essential. Capable of working independently and of making decisions in the absence of the Supervisor.
- Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, trust, and discretion in handling and safeguarding sensitive and confidential information. Able to handle conflict and manage towards a positive outcome.
- Possesses good judgment, initiative, strong drive, a positive attitude, and consistent, careful attention to detail are essential in this position to ensure accurate work, meet client/customer requirements, solve problems, and obtain and analyze data.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality work and professional standards.
- Ability to lead change and help others to accept and understand change, share their skills and proactively learn new skills.
- Ability to perform accurately and with attention to detail, under the pressure of stringent deadlines.
- Comfortable being a primary contact with the public and regulatory agencies, thus requiring tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to assimilate and resolve technical and regulatory issues.
- Possesses good oral and written communication skills, as well as good presentation skills.
- Ability to travel to CNL sites and supplier/customer sites will be required periodically.
- Must have the ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to be flexible and able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to identify conditions adverse to quality and able to create a report to the appropriate level of line management, up to the Director of Quality, as required to resolve quality-related issues.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
- Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
- Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
- A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting the environment
- Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Hybrid Onsite Eligible
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee.
Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
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