General Manager, Integrated Waste Services & Fuel Program

BWX Technologies, Inc.Ontario, CanadaOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 36 minutes ago

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About this role

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

General Manager, Integrated Waste Services & Fuel Program, BWX Technologies – Technical Services Group (TSG)

BWXT’s Technical Services Group (TSG) manages and conducts high-consequence operations within government-owned facilities that demand uncompromising discipline. We are positioned to meet the nation’s defense, energy, and environmental needs through a broad portfolio of management, operational, and technical services.

Position Summary

The General Manager of Integrated Waste Services & Fuel Program plans, organizes, directs, and controls company activities in support of a high-priority customer program.

This role is critical to reducing environmental liabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing Canada’s nuclear decommissioning and waste management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise program activities across multiple disciplines, both technical and non-technical.

- Coordinate financial and budgetary operations to maximize program earnings and operational efficiency.

- Develop detailed staffing plans and resource assignments aligned with customer needs and program goals.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, ensuring alignment of priorities and expectations.

- Retain ultimate responsibility for allocating company resources to meet program milestones on time and within budget.

- Investigate and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

- Recruit and manage technical, administrative, and leadership personnel to fulfill contract requirements.

- Monitor project scope, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful execution.

- Identify and manage program risks, implementing mitigation strategies proactively.

- Provide strategic oversight and support across all waste characterization, transportation, disposal, and fuel storage operations.

- Optimize waste disposition strategies across CNL and remote sites including Whiteshell, Port Hope, and reactor decommissioning projects.

- Cultivate technical expertise in fuel development and waste stream evaluation.

- Engage with AECL, regulators, Indigenous nations and communities, and other key stakeholders.

- Champion public engagement and rights holder consultation, ensuring transparency and trust.

- Support the Deputy VP and VP of Decommissioning & Waste Management (DMW) with enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in nuclear operations, waste management, or environmental services. Given the seniority of the role, preference will be given to candidates with more than 30 years of experience.

- Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.

- Strong decision-making skills focused on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment.

- Exceptional communication and engagement skills, particularly with regulators, Indigenous communities, and the public.

- Experience working with AECL or Canadian regulatory bodies strongly preferred.

- Must be eligible for Canadian security clearance.

- Canadian citizenship strongly preferred.

- Must reside in or be willing to relocate near the Chalk River, ON Site.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Pay: $207,000.00 USD - $271,000.00 USD

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON) at the start of employment is expected to be between $207,000.00 USD and $271,000.00 USD per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].