Canadian Nuclear Labratories

• Canadian Nuclear Laboratories CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization. Our scientific expertise helps solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
• Canadian Nuclear Laboratories joined Equal by 30 in May 2018.
• Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is based in Chalk River, Ontario Canada
• Learn more about Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Equal by 30 Commitments

1. Increase overall female representation and meet the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s representation guideline for women.
   
   

   Expected Outcomes:

   • Partner with professional and educational institutions to attract female candidates.
   • Integrate DE&I principles throughout the recruitment process
   • Foster a psychologically safe environment for individuals to self-identify

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2. Increase female representation in leadership roles to achieve 30% female representation in senior management positions and 35% in middle management positions.
   

   Expected Outcomes:

   • Analyze current leadership structure at CNL to assess gaps.
   • Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into succession planning process.
   • Develop a retention plan addressing growth opportunities, psychological safety, and support systems.

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3. Implement a Pay Equity Plan
   

   Expected outcomes:

   • Implement a Pay Equity Plan aiming to eliminate unequal pay practices and systems.

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4. Provide professional development opportunities for women at CNL.
   

   Expected Outcomes:

   • Offer internal training and leadership programs for women to enhance job-related and leadership skills.
   • Facilitate mentorship connecting women with experienced leaders for guidance and career advice.
   • Provide coaching services for personalized career advancement support, including goal setting.
   • Organize professional development workshops for networking and mentorship.
   • Provide access to learning resources like e-learning platforms and webinars for skill enhancement.

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5. Partner with CNL's unions, educational institutions and industry organizations to champion the advancement of the Equal by 30 initiative.
   

   Expected Outcomes:

   • Collaborate with CNL's unions to ensure representation of workforce interests.
   • Partner with industry associations to promote best practices for advancing women in clean energy.
   • Engage with organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups to raise awareness and support women in the clean energy industry.
   • Develop opportunities for women's involvement through engagement with Indigenous communities.

   Alignment with Equal by 30 public sector principles
   

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