Location: Chalk River, Ontario
On-Site: Yes, occasional remote work permitted
Job Type: Full-time permanent 
Salary: 160k - 190k 
Vacancies: 1

This position is assigned to National Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract to lead contractor management activities. The Senior Manager Supply Chain – Contractor Management is a mission-critical leadership role within Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). Reporting to the DVP Supply Chain, this position acts as a strategic partner to all CNL missions, enabling the successful delivery of Capital Projects, Decommissioning and Waste Management, and Science & Technology initiatives such as the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Center (ANMRC) and the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF).

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or other relevant discipline is required. An advanced degree in a relevant discipline is desired.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required for those with a master’s degree, or 15 years of experience for those with a bachelor’s degree.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian security clearance is required.
• Experience working with AECL or other Canadian regulatory bodies is strongly desired.
• Canadian Citizen strongly preferred.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to near the Chalk River Site would be preferred.
• Significant portion of work will be done on site. Some remote work may be permitted.

Job Description/Duties:

• Reports to the DVP Supply Chain, one of NLPC’s Essential personnel.
• Leads the Contractor Management function once contracts have been executed, overseeing a cross-functional team responsible for contract administration, supplier relationship management, performance oversight, risk and issue management, dispute resolution, change management, and the coordination of payments and incentives. All activities are conducted in close collaboration with the Project Manager of the impacted mission to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective delivery.
• Leads the development and implementation of contractor performance management frameworks, including defining clear KPIs, service levels, and reporting expectations. Oversees the creation of performance dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) to provide real-time visibility into compliance, delivery, risks, and trends, ensuring accountability and informed decision-making across all stakeholder groups.
• Assists the DVP Supply Chain and mission personnel in ensuring that all resource needs for upcoming project phases and new projects are understood and that supply chain priorities are established to match those needs.
• Supports advance acquisition planning, risk assessment and forecasting to help missions plan effectively and avoid delays, cost overruns, or compliance gaps and implement cost-saving measures and operational improvements.
• Helps manage the supplier qualification program and build capability and relationships with existing and potential new suppliers.
• Supports quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Helps review supply chain outreach efforts and internal mechanisms for contract management, project understanding of market offerings, potential supply identification and solicitations.
• Assists in updating policies and procedures related to contractor management and oversight of the supply chain to ensure that subcontractors receive proactive and effective communications regarding the complexity and safety implications of the work being performed.
• Works with the VP Indigenous Engagement, one of NLPC’s key personnel, and other senior management to increase the Indigenous community’s business volume in the supply chain.
• Ensures supply chain compliance with all Canadian laws and regulations, contract requirements, and CNL policies and procedures, and apply best practices from supply chain management at nuclear and research facilities in Canada and the United States.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the DVP Supply Chain and/or CFO.