Contract Officer

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site located near Pinawa, Manitoba is looking for a Contract Officer. You would be responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for nuclear safety-related equipment, systems and structures as well as engineered and complex items and contracts. Does this pique your interest? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring all products and services are procured meeting the requirements of the client, jurisdictional authorities, and Company Policies & Procedures in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring compliance with technical, QA and client requirements while following the rules set forth in the Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Leading and documenting the negotiation and evaluation process to ensure award decisions withstand legal and ethical scrutiny.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
• Interacting with suppliers to CNL, including professionals in varying fields, as well as interacting with researchers and technicians
• Participating and maintaining up to date, all safety and operational training offered through the company.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Commerce/Purchasing Management and/or Engineering.
  • Enrolment in the SCMA Certification Program would be an asset.
• Experience
  • Minimum of two to four (2-4) years pertinent experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Good working knowledge of Oracle Purchasing and iProcurement modules would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Sound knowledge of ethical purchasing and business practices, in public procurement settings, thorough knowledge of applicable materials, products/services, sources of supply and market trends.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all procurement tasks, particularly large and complex requirements requiring the participation of technical experts (specifications, terms and conditions, evaluation practices, sources of supply).
  • Knowledge in procurement QA practice as it is applied within the Nuclear Industry and CNL; working knowledge of code and jurisdictional requirements for goods/services used at CNL.
  • Work independently establishing priorities in meeting conflicting deadlines.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Promote continuous process improvement within Procurement and the customer/client base.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Write effectively and prepare clear and concise requests for quotations and procurement documentation.
  • Demonstrate initiative and judgement to organize and maintain flow of work and accuracy of records.
  • Be punctual, dependable and safety minded.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, able to prioritize and time management is required.
  • Understand detailed information is essential.
  • Demonstrate responsibility and is accountable for accurately handling the details associated with one’s work.
  • Adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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:

• Must possess normal physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involves bending, lifting and mobility.
• Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location :

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our work-from-home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard, and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

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