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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 youll influence workforce planning, performance management, talent programs, succession planning, compensation cycles, and employee & 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 decisionmaking. Understanding the business strategy and bringing HR insights to align with organizational goals. Adapting and executing HR best practices across the full employee life cycle. Interpreting engagement insights and providing proactive advice on organizational and HR matters. Supporting & Mentoring HR Team Members Providing daily direction and mentorship to HR Generalists (where applicable). Collaborating with HR Service Delivery to ensure employee inquiries are addressed effectively. Training and supporting HR colleagues in interpreting policies and navigating HR systems (Oracle, ATOM, MyCNL, ServiceCNL, etc.). Leading Workforce Planning, Recruitment & Selection Partnering with business lines and the Talent team to define role requirements and approve job descriptions. Advising on recruitment and selection strategies. Interviewing alongside hiring managers as required. Facilitating internal mobility based on operational needs. Enabling Talent Management & Employee Development Supporting managers and employees through performance management by offering ongoing counsel and feedback. Facilitating training and guiding talent programs such as succession planning, development plans, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans. Managing Labour & Employee Relations Providing guidance on collective agreements, legislation, and company policies. Supporting organizational changesincluding promotions, transfers, relocations, retirements, and terminationsin a balanced and professional manner. Acting as the first point of contact for conflict and situation management and coaching leaders through issue resolution. Leading the first step of the grievance process. Leveraging Data & HR Systems Reviewing and analyzing HR dashboards to support datadriven recommendations. Participating in audits and ensuring ongoing data accuracy in HR systems. Navigating HR systems to provide timely information and support for leaders, employees, and HR colleagues. Building Strong Relationships Across CNL Partnering and communicating frequently with leaders, employees, union representatives, and Legal Counsel. Taking on additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs. Other duties as assigned by your manager. What we are looking for Education A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CHRP or CHRL designation (or working toward one) is considered an asset. Experience 710 years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational development, succession planning, total rewards, HR systems, and recruitment. Experience working in fastpaced, evolving environments with competing priorities. Experience working in a unionized environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proven ability to influence without authority and support leaders through effective coaching and guidance. Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business strategies and align them with HR programs and initiatives. Demonstrated skill in mediating and resolving conflicts with fairness, objectivity, and sound judgment. Forwardthinking mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive, practical solutions. Advanced relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to work confidently with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including strong facilitation capabilities. Strong ability to prioritize, develop action plans, and follow through to successful completion. Highly selfmotivated, collaborative, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight. Strong advisory, organizational, analytical, and problemsolving abilities. Solid knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and related regulatory legislation. Experience working in unionized environments, including interpreting and applying collective agreements. Strong understanding of HRMS transactions and how data flows across integrated systems. Ability to develop a working knowledge of CNLs HR policies, procedures, collective agreements, and relevant legislation (e.g., Pay Equity). Experience in planning and leading projects, including building project plans, implementing change management strategies, and coordinating resources. Security Clearance Eligibility Required Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 35 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 thirtyseven and a half (37.5) hour work week. Two (2) days onsite, and three (3) days working from home. 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, were 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. Heres what you can expect as part of our team: Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days Benefits effective Day One no waiting period Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing A defined-benefit pension plan for your future security Do Our Priorities Resonate with You? Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow Restoring and protecting the environment Contributing to the health of Canadians If so, youll 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer . If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . 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 and develop projects. #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr