For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

This is a unique opportunity to join Calian’s Nuclear division in a leadership role, a division that has experiencedtremendous growthover the last few years as we continue to power Canada’s Nuclear future, supporting projects and customers in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan.

Calian Nuclear is a proud participant of the #Equalby30pledge, which represents our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by ensuring access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal leadership. As a team, we’re proud to be on our way towards gender equality and will continue to advocate for women and diversity in the energy sector.

The Calian Nuclear team provides a comprehensive range of services covering the entire nuclear lifecycle. This includes Safety Analysis, Licensing, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Protection, Decommissioning, Waste management, and cutting-edge Systems Engineering and Robotics.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Safety Analysis plays a key role in the leadership and performance of Nuclear Safety Analysis projects to help Calian Nuclear ensure the safety and security of Canada’s nuclear infrastructure.

They can lead and manage technical projects and are expected to provide guidance, and mentorship, to other staff within the Safety Analysis team.

In addition to supporting projects in Calian Nuclear’s core areas of expertise, the Senior Manager will support the continued growth of Calian Nuclear, by expanding the scope of services currently being offered to clients in the nuclear industry in the area of safety analysis and introducing new and innovative approaches to support new advanced reactor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and assist in the development of junior technical staff within the Calian Nuclear team

• Oversee growth of the Safety Analysis team from an operational and management perspective

• Review, verify, and approve complex technical reports

• Be accountable for the technical work undertaken by the team

• Support technical projects and interface with clients and stakeholders

• Provide support to business development and technical aspects of proposals and assists with the identification of new markets and clients

• Collaborate directly with other managers, senior leaders and technical experts across the business to support the growth of the Calian Nuclear team

Qualifications

• BSc, BASc, MSc, or Ph.D. in relevant field (i.e., Nuclear, Health Physics or Engineering)

• P.Eng. within the province of Ontario

• 8+ years of experience within the Canadian Nuclear industry

• 4+ years of experience within a leadership capacity and/or experience building high performance teams

• Experience working specifically with Canadian Nuclear utilities in the area of Safety Analysis

• Working knowledge with applicable CNSC REGDOCs (e.g. REGDOC-2.4.1, REGDOC-2.4.2) and relevant CSA standards

• Proficiency in relevant nuclear safety computer codes (such as: MCNP, SCALE, CATHENA, GOTHIC, ADDAM, Phoenix RM, CAFTA)

• Must be a subject matter expert in one or more area of Nuclear Safety Analysis (Deterministic or Probabilistic Safety Analysis)

Additional Requirements

• Strong initiative and a drive to grow business and innovate

• Proven leadership capabilities with exceptional mentoring, interpersonal and motivational skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong ability to articulate concepts effectively

• Demonstrated technical report writing abilities is a requirement for this role

• High attention to detail; follows through to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness

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How we hire

  • Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It’s also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.

    Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to  just be your authentic self! 
  • Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our  culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.  

    During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help. 

  • We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines: 

    • Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join 
    • Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position  
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    • In your CV, highlight your key achievements – this is your time to brag 
    • Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience 
    • Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to  
    • Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience 
    • Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
    • View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work  experience 
    • Prepare a list of questions to ask us 
    • Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person) 
    • We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you 
    • We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle  
    • Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process