Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

Are you looking for a role that will truly challenge you? Can you see yourself acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor in a large, unionized, and highly complex organization? Does the idea of supporting leaders through the full employee life cycle and driving meaningful organizational change energize you?

Do you enjoy building strong relationships, offering thoughtful guidance, and anticipating the needs of the business? Do you like to be in a role where you’ll influence workforce planning, performance management, talent programs, succession planning, compensation cycles, and employee and labour relations? Do you want to work in an environment where your ability to navigate complexity and act as a change agent directly impacts organizational success?

If you answered yes, our team at CNL is looking for an HR Business Partner who can bring expertise, innovation, and strong advisory skills to support our business units. Apply today!

What will you be doing

• Partnering With Leaders & Influencing the Business

Coaching, supporting, and challenging leaders to drive effective decision-making.

Providing daily direction and mentorship to HR Generalists (where applicable).

Partnering with business lines and the Talent team to define role requirements and approve job descriptions.

Supporting managers and employees through performance management by offering ongoing counsel and feedback.

Providing guidance on collective agreements, legislation, and company policies.

Reviewing and analyzing HR dashboards to support data-driven recommendations.

Partnering and communicating frequently with leaders, employees, union representatives, and Legal Counsel.

What we are looking for

A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven ability to influence without authority and support leaders through effective coaching and guidance.

Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 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

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 :

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

If 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. Surrounding communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.

Please note : This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, 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. We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values.

We are an equal opportunity employer . If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via email. 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. We acknowledge and respect Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work. We honor and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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