Communications Officer

What will you be doing!

• Informing owners and occupants about the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) characterization, design, remediation, and restoration activities.
• Liaising with the Small-Scale Sites (SSS) project team and contractors to gather information and address resident concerns.
• Providing general information about the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) through in-person, phone, email, and public event interactions.
• Writing content for SSS-specific communications, including key messages, briefings, and correspondence.
• Writing content for website updates, social media posts, media releases, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Developing PowerPoint presentations for internal and public audiences.
• Maintaining accurate and current records of stakeholder interactions in accordance with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) record-keeping requirements.
• Tracking property owner consent through each phase of PHAI work and removing non-consenting owners from the scope.
• Identifying and providing relevant stakeholder engagement data for regulatory and client reporting.
• Tracking trends in stakeholder concerns and analyzing media and social media coverage related to the SSS project.
• Developing and implementing communication strategies and tactics to address widespread concerns in consultation with management.
• Notifying management promptly of potential or emerging issues.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University degree/college diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related fields.
• Experience
  • Minimum five years of experience in public and/or corporate communications, delivering information in written and oral formats to both public and internal audiences.
  • Experience developing communication products such as fact sheets, media releases, newsletter articles, key messages, and online content, including social media.
  • Experience supporting public tours and media activities through prepared communications.
  • Experience managing and diffusing challenging or emotionally charged discussions on sensitive topics, including health, safety, private property impacts, construction schedules, and complaints.
  • Experience working with technical or scientific subject matter experts to gather information for communication materials.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Ability to translate complex technical or scientific information into clear, accessible language for general audiences.
  • Ability to discuss sensitive or complex subjects with stakeholders and achieve productive outcomes.
  • Ability to identify issues requiring management attention in a timely and proactive manner.
  • Ability to develop communication strategies and plans that support a public information program.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of graphic design, video production, or other creative software (considered an asset).
  • Knowledge of public communications best practices supporting environmental projects and work in highly regulated industries such as nuclear (asset).
  • Knowledge of environmental cleanup best practices, nuclear waste management, and the nuclear industry (asset).
  • Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • 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.”

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's Historic Waste Program Management Office is in Port Hope, Ontario's beautiful and historic community. Roughly 100 km east of Toronto, it is still close enough to the “Big City” without all the hassle of being in the “Big City.” As a leader in environmental remediation at nuclear and radiologically contaminated sites, CNL is implementing the Port Hope Area Initiative on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The cleanup of historic Low-Level Radioactive Waste by CNL in Port Hope and Port Granby in Ontario demonstrates Canada’s commitment to the safe long‑term storage and management of nuclear waste.

OR (REMOTE) 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: a laptop, a monitor, an external keyboard and mouse, etc. Of course, we always love a visit to the site when possible!

OR (HYBRID) CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on‑site vs. working from home.

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. Please 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, including 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 acknowledges that the Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the Gunshot Treaty signed with the Mississauga First Nations of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Scugog Island.