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.
Small Team. Big Impact.
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.
Energizing Canada’s Nuclear Future.
Is AECL right for you?
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.
Who this role is great for:
This role is a good fit if you:
· enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and reliable information to complex, multidisciplinary programs;
· are skilled at connecting schedule, budget, risk, issue, action, and performance information across multiple workstreams;
· are comfortable following up, identifying inconsistencies, and helping leaders see emerging risks and dependencies early; and
· thrive in a collaborative environment where strong organization, sound judgement, and accountability make a visible difference.
What you will do:
In this one-year term role, you will help establish and maintain the program controls needed to support special projects and/or programs within AECL’s science and technology mission, including initiatives that are complex, multidisciplinary, and evolving in maturity.
Reporting to the designated project or program lead, you will work closely with program managers, workstream leads, Finance, corporate support functions, embedded resources, and external contributors. You will maintain integrated and current sources of program information, strengthen reporting discipline, and help project and program leadership and governance forums make informed decisions.
· Build and maintain an integrated program schedule, including milestones, dependencies, critical-path information, and potential schedule impacts.
· Maintain program risk and issue information, monitor mitigation activities, clarify ownership, and support timely escalation and closure.
· Coordinate action and decision tracking, meeting records, reporting calendars, governance materials, and reliable program documentation.
· Monitor program expenditures, forecasts, and variances against approved budgets and plans in collaboration with Finance and program leadership.
· Consolidate workstream information into accurate, concise status materials for program leadership and governance forums.
· Compare information across schedule, budget, risk, issue, action, and performance records to identify gaps, trends, dependencies, or inconsistencies.
· Coordinate program controls information with CNL, consultants, contractors, government partners, and other contributors while respecting established roles and information-handling requirements.
· Support the continued development of practical, sustainable program controls practices that can be applied across special projects and programs within the science and technology portfolio.
What you bring:
We recognize that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience aligns with the core responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.
· Post-secondary education in project management, business administration, finance, engineering, information management, or another relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
· Experience in project controls, program controls, a project management office, or project coordination.
· Experience maintaining integrated schedules, risks, issues, actions, decisions, budgets, program documentation, or status reports.
· Knowledge of project scheduling, milestone management, dependencies, and critical-path concepts.
· Knowledge of risk and issue management practices, including ownership, mitigation, escalation, and closure.
· Experience consolidating information from multiple contributors and maintaining accurate, current program records.
· Ability to communicate detailed program information clearly, follow up on commitments, identify inconsistencies, and support reliable reporting and governance cycles.
· Strong analytical thinking, planning and organization, accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and critical analysis.
What we bring:
Salary:
The hiring range for this role is between $92,400 and $115,500 based on compensable factors such as qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this role is broader than the hiring range. Employees progress through the salary scale over time in accordance with AECL’s compensation philosophy and procedures.
Benefits:
· Comprehensive medical and dental benefits through the Government of Canada, providing stability and peace of mind so you can focus on your work and well-being.
· Participation in the Public Service Pension Plan, an indexed, defined-benefit pension plan that supports long-term financial security and helps you plan confidently for retirement.
· Vacation, personal and floating days, recognizing the importance of rest and balance in support of your physical and mental wellbeing.
· A confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program, providing support for you and your family during life’s challenges, so help is available when it is needed most.
· A flexible hybrid work model, supporting focus and flexibility while maintaining strong in-person collaboration through four days in the office or on-site.
· Paid time off during the year-end holiday period, from December 24 through January 1, giving you dedicated time to rest, recharge, and spend time in ways that matter most to you.
· Performance-based incentives, reflecting the value of meaningful contributions and delivered outcomes.
What you can expect:
· Employment Term: This is a one-year term position.
· Location: This role can be based out of AECL’s Chalk River, Ontario or Ottawa office locations.
· Chalk River Commute: If you are based at AECL’s Chalk River office, personal transportation is required, as there are no local public transit services available.
· Hybrid Work Model: AECL follows a hybrid work approach. On-site presence is required four days per week, Monday to Thursday, to support operational needs and role responsibilities. If based out of the Ottawa office, one day per month will be required at the Chalk River office, and vice versa.
· Security Clearance: The selected candidate must successfully meet Government of Canada security clearance requirements.
· Application Process: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
· Language Requirement: Preference may be given to individuals who are bilingual.
Recruitment Timelines:
Please plan to be available during the recruitment process if selected. If scheduled dates are not accessible to you, please let us know and we will work with you to find other suitable options.
- Posting closes on October 12, 2026
- Phone screens will be conducted the weeks of October 12 and 19, 2026
- Interviews will be scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026
- Second interviews will be in person and scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026
At AECL, we are committed to building an authentic workplace. Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters to us. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation. Preference may be given to members of a designated group to address identified under-representation. We encourage candidates to self-identify.
AECL provides support and reasonable accommodations in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities. This includes accommodations that consider an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during our recruitment process, let us know how we can assist you by emailing hr@aecl.ca.
