Project Supervisor
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories View all jobs
- Whiteshell, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for safe leadership, efficient resource utilization, schedule adherence, and meeting production goals? Can you see yourself as a Project Supervisor leading an integrated team conducting maintenance and decommissioning fieldwork? Do you enjoy being the point of coordination between planning, operations, and field execution while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently?Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Project Supervisor to support maintenance and decommissioning activities across the site.If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today and join our Whiteshell team!What will you be doing!
- Participate in daily and weekly meetings with project teams, managers, planners, and support services to support planning and progress reporting.
- Communicate working schedules, scope, and forecasted activities to Planners to support baseline advancement and site‑wide resource management.
- Monitor Plan of Day field work assignments using Daily Field Reports and provide progress updates to the Project Manager.
- Prepare work permits and lead pre‑job briefings and post‑job reviews, or delegate these responsibilities as required.
- Ensure trained and qualified resources are effectively deployed and utilized to maximize productivity.
- Consult with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Operations, Planners, and Work Management staff to prioritize and schedule work activities.
- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for worksite activities, including coordinating walk‑downs and ensuring all participants understand the scope of work.
- Identify issues during field execution and take appropriate corrective action.
- Develop recovery plans in response to emergent or unplanned field activities.
- Ensure required documentation is completed, including Walk Downs, Field Verification Checklists (FVC), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Work Instruction Packages (WIP), Work Permits (WP), Orders to Operate (OTO), and clearance documentation.
- Ensure workers participate in pre‑job briefings, understand assigned tasks, and are aware of all hazards associated with the work.
- Ensure only approved safe work practices are used and exercise authority to stop unsafe work when required.
- Participate in post‑job reviews to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
- Maintain daily logs, site reports, Work in Progress sign‑offs, and complete daily/weekly timekeeping and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
- Education
- A two (2) year technical or university diploma/degree, or a Journeyperson trades certification with seven (7) years or more of relevant experience.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of five (5) years leading and executing field work.
- Familiarity with construction, remediation, demolition, and building maintenance activities.
- Familiarity with radiological work is an asset.
- Demonstrated leadership and team‑building skills with the ability to foster collaboration.
- Self‑motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently and collaboratively in high‑pressure environments.
- Ability to manage change, respond to evolving priorities, and maintain schedule and budget commitments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong critical‑thinking skills to support sustainable and safe performance.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
- Ability to prepare accurate resource and cost estimates, develop schedules, and report progress across multiple concurrent jobs.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to perform under stress during emergencies or hazardous conditions and lead others effectively.
- Strong writing skills for reports, daily logs, Orders to Operate (OTOs), Radiological Work Plans (RWPs), and work plans.
- Solid understanding of workplace safety practices and work permit systems.
- Walking or standing for extended periods.
- Work in environments requiring the use of personal protective equipment, including construction and decommissioning sites, contamination zones, and potentially confined spaces.
- May involve working outdoors in all seasons.
- Potential exposure to nuclear radiation and industrial hazards during construction and demolition activities.
- 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.
- 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
- Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting the environment
- Contributing to the health of Canadians
Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt 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 all about it!We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence