Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position:                               Senior Manager, Supply Chain – Contractor Management

Employment Type:               Permanent

Location:                              This position is based in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Relocation benefits are available for eligible candidates.

Hours per week:                  40

Number Required:               1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

This position is assigned to the BWXT led 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).

• 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.
• Coordinates the supplier qualification program and build capability and relationships with existing and potential new suppliers.
• Supports and guides quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Review supply chain outreach efforts and internal mechanisms for contract management, project understanding of market offerings, potential supply identification and solicitations.
• Update 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.
• Collaborates 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.
• Significant portion of work will be done on site. Some remote work may be permitted.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree in a relevant position is preferred and can substitute for experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, contractor oversight, procurement, or related fields, demonstrating levels of responsibility, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration. Preferred experience, includes managing complex projects, developing performance frameworks, engaging with regulatory bodies, and building strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience working with AECL or other Canadian regulatory bodies is strongly desired
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian security clearance and proper authorization to work in Canada.
• The majority of work is performed on site; candidates must be able to attend the Chalk River location. 

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.