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CFC

With a particular focus on middle-market opportunities, you'll have the scope to influence ... As Underwriting Manager, you'll underwrite strategically across our Professions portfolio while ...

NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL OF CONCORD

CA$67.50/day

Nashoba Brooks School is an independent, co-ed preschool and lower school and an all-girls middle ... Create the game line-up, manage substitutions, and provide feedback and encouragement to players.

Td

Group Manager II, Funding and Cash Management

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$96K - CA$136K/yr

Funding & Cash Management Middle Office is part of Capital Market Operations and partners with the Front Office and other teams across TD Securities globally to manage TD Bank's funding and intraday ...

Gatik AI

Operations Supervisor, Fleet

Toronto, ON

Who we are Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply ... Plan daily routes, manage driver schedules, reduce overtime, and improve efficiency. * Customer ...

Kal Tire

Assistant Store Manager

New Liskeard, ON

CA$58K - CA$61K/yr

Assistant Store Manager New Liskeard, ON If you're someone who leads by example, takes ownership of the day-to-day, and enjoys developing people, this role puts you right in the middle of the action.

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How much do middle manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for middle manager in Ontario is $55,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a middle manager?

Middle managers are professionals who oversee specific departments or teams within an organization and report to higher-level executives. They are responsible for implementing company policies, managing staff, and ensuring that their teams meet organizational goals. Middle managers also act as a bridge between upper management and frontline employees, facilitating communication and translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. Their role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting employee development.

How do middle managers balance directives from senior leadership with the needs of their teams?

Middle managers play a crucial role as a bridge between senior leadership and frontline employees. They are responsible for translating organizational strategy into actionable tasks while also advocating for their team's needs and feedback. This often involves clear communication, prioritizing tasks, and negotiating resources to ensure both top-down directives and team welfare are aligned. Successful middle managers foster an environment of trust, adaptability, and open dialogue, which helps them balance these sometimes competing demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a middle manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Middle Manager, you need a solid background in business operations, leadership, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree and prior supervisory experience. Familiarity with project management tools (like Asana or Trello), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and sometimes certifications such as PMP can be essential. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills help middle managers effectively bridge upper management and frontline teams. These skills are crucial for aligning organizational goals, supporting team performance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Middle Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectMiddle ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, involved in strategic planningManages a specific team or project, focuses on daily operations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, manufacturing, and service industriesFound across various industries, often in tech, retail, and hospitality

Middle Managers and Team Leads both play vital roles in organizations. Middle Managers focus on strategic oversight and managing multiple teams, while Team Leads handle day-to-day team operations. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and organizational structure.

What exactly does a middle manager do?

A middle manager oversees teams or departments within an organization, implementing strategies set by senior management and ensuring operational goals are met. They coordinate between upper management and frontline employees, often handling staffing, performance evaluations, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership skills, and familiarity with organizational tools are essential for this role.

What is the average salary for middle managers?

The average salary for middle managers varies depending on industry, location, and experience, but generally ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors such as company size, sector, and required skills like leadership and project management influence compensation levels.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Middle Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Middle Manager job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,640 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Director, Fire & Emergency Management

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories LTD

Chalk River, ON • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Are you the kind of leader who believes that safety isn't just a requirement but a responsibility to people, community, and environment? Do you thrive in highly regulated environments where precision, planning, and accountability are critical to success? Are you driven to build programs that not only meet compliance expectations but also set the benchmark for industry best practices? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Director, Fire & Emergency Management, to lead stewardship of a comprehensive fire protection program that prevents and mitigates fire-related risks, ensuring our licensed activities never pose an unreasonable risk to people or the environment. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

What will you be doing!

  • Developing the mandate, overarching strategy, annual and long-term business plans and budgets to improve the delivery of Fire & Emergency Management (EM) at CNL.
  • Leading a highly specialized team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver the corporate mandate to various sites' Fire and Emergency Management teams.
  • Providing strategic direction, leadership and support to department staff within Fire and EM, which enables them to maximize their effectiveness in developing goals and objectives focused on providing services and/or products for customers/stakeholders.
  • Demonstrating leadership in fire and emergency response and taking responsibility for incorporating safety considerations and risk management into plans and programs.
  • Ensuring the development of new and/or refining existing policies in accordance with current and changing regulations, procedures and best practices relevant to fire and emergency response in the diversified CNL work environment.
  • Establishing performance measures with a view to improving fire and emergency response.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

  • Education
    • A relevant university degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline, and/or a diploma in fire protection or emergency management and response.
  • Experience
    • Minimum 10 years of demonstrated leadership experience in an emergency response role within a complex, multi-site, industrial environment.
    • Experience managing cultural change: teamwork (employees, clients, unions), negotiation, marketing (of ideas/benefits), presentation and coaching.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight, influence and negotiate effectively and develop tactical plans.
    • Sound knowledge of legal and other requirements and the regulatory framework as they pertain to fire protection and emergency preparedness, e.g., Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canada Labour Code, National Fire Code of Canada.
    • Familiarity with fire protection and all aspects of the National Building Code, National Fire Code and relevant provincial fire protection legislation for both the provinces of Manitoba and Ontario.
    • Ability to understand and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, sensitive information to executive management in the organization and to senior and middle management in other organizations.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
    • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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 thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
  • Regular travel is required, at times on limited notice.
  • Must be prepared to be on call and available to respond to crisis events at any time.

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, we're 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. Here's 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 or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your longterm financial 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, you'll 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. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you'll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to 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. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Safety
  • Integrity
  • Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. 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. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Metis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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