Director, Fire & Emergency Management

Are you the kind of leader who believes that safety isn’t just a requirement but a responsibility to people, community, and environment? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments where precision, planning, and accountability are critical to success? Are you driven to build programs that not only meet compliance expectations but also set the benchmark for industry best practices? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Director, Fire & Emergency Management, to lead stewardship of a comprehensive fire protection and emergency management program that prevents and mitigates fire‑related risks, ensuring our licensed activities never pose an unreasonable risk to people or the environment. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!What will you be doing!
Developing the mandate, overarching strategy, annual and long‑term business plans and budgets to improve the delivery of Fire & Emergency Management (EM) at CNL.Leading a highly specialized team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver the corporate mandate to various sites’ Fire and Emergency Management teams.Providing strategic direction, leadership and support to department staff within Fire and EM, which enables them to maximize their effectiveness in developing goals and objectives focused on providing services and/or products for customers/stakeholders.Demonstrating leadership in fire and emergency response and taking responsibility for incorporating safety considerations and risk management into plans and programs.Ensuring the development of new and/or refining existing policies in accordance with current and changing regulations, procedures and best practices relevant to fire and emergency response in the diversified CNL work environment.Establishing performance measures with a view to improving fire and emergency response.Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Education
A relevant university degree (e.G., Fire Engineering) or equivalent experience in a related discipline, and/or a diploma in fire protection systems, fire protection technology, emergency management and response, or a related field.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a fire protection and/or emergency response role within a complex, multi‑site, industrial environment.Experience managing cultural change: teamwork (employees, clients, unions), negotiation, marketing (of ideas/benefits), presentation and coaching.Experience providing strategic leadership for projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations.Experience leading investigations, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a demonstrated ability to translate findings into effective corrective actions that strengthen safety, operational excellence, and organizational performance.Background in fire engineering and fire protection systems, with expertise in fire safety program development, code compliance, system performance evaluation, and integration of fire protection principles into complex industrial, laboratory, nuclear, or high‑hazard facilities is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight, influence and negotiate effectively and develop tactical plans.Sound knowledge of legal and other requirements and the regulatory framework as they pertain to fire protection and emergency preparedness, e.G., Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canada Labour Code, National Fire Code of Canada.Familiarity with fire protection and all aspects of the National Building Code, National Fire Code and relevant provincial fire protection legislation for both the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario.Ability to understand and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, sensitive information to executive management in the organization and to senior and middle management in other organizations.
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.Regular travel is required, at times on limited notice.Must be prepared to be on call and available to respond to crisis events at any time.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 daysBenefits effective Day One
– no waiting periodTuition support
to help you keep learning and growingA
defined-benefit pension
plan or a
defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial securityDo Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Delivering
clean energy
for today and tomorrowRestoring and protecting
the environmentContributing to the
health of CanadiansIf so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work‑life balance.Please note:
This is a fully on‑site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in 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!RespectTeamworkAccountabilitySafetyIntegrityExcellenceThese 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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc. 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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