Job Supervisor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

  • Chalk River, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!Facilities Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation (FD&ER) is responsible for the execution of all activities associated with the Decommissioning of facilities that have been transferred to FD at CRL and Douglas Point.The Job Supervisor is accountable to the Project Manager of Facilities Decommissioning Program Execution, for ensuring that facilities, resources, and support groups are operated and maintained in a manner that ensures compliance to CNL’s procedures and regulatory guidelines.The Job Supervisor will reinforce management’s expectations for safe work practices, consequences for not following safe work practices and address performance and time management issues at the job sites.The Job Supervisor shall also ensure all paperwork, records and procedures are completed and followed, and that all safety rules are adhered to. Provide planning, oversight and support for routine and non-routine work activities in the affected lands and outer controlled areas to ensure the structures and operating systems comprising the Facility are maintained. Work could involve soil and groundwater characterization activities (boreholes, excavations, soil sample collection, groundwater sampling), site remediation (removal of impacted soils and/or buried waste items), analysis of repacking of legacy waste, recovery, construction, partial dismantling, strippingwalls/ceilings, stripping process equipment, demolition work up to and including entire structures, and housekeeping.What will you be doing !The Job Supervisor is faced with a wide range of issues daily, as a result of the diverse group of facilities, resources and composition of the responsibilities of the CRL Decommissioning Facilities branch.The Supervisor’s duties include:
  • Review and Comment (R&C) on documents related to the CRL Decommissioning Facilities program.
  • As Officer-in-Charge (OIC) or Emergency Steward of various facilities and/or areas, the Supervisor must lead facility and/or area response to emergencies, both internal and external.
  • Respond to calls during non-business hours and resolve emergency calls.
  • Work with Trades, Projects, FD HSSE support staff (Radiation Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Protection) and other support groups to resolve problems and issues related to the remediation and decommissioning programs.
  • Maintain, update and ensure CRL Decommissioning Facilities is following the preventive maintenance program and completing all maintenance, Storage-with-Surveillance (SwS) and compliance activities on-time.
  • Supervise and delegate work to teams (up to 20 Staff);
  • Lead characterization and remediation activities in the field in multiple areas of any given job site, and possibly multiple job sites.
  • Lead site preparation activities related to future remediation activities.
  • Supervise operation of heavy demolition equipment.
  • Supervise site reduction and packaging of radioactive/and non-radioactive demolition waste in accordance with Waste Management Plans (WMP’s);
  • Own and manage job sites, including perimeter barriers, signage, staff work practices and traffic and pedestrian control.
  • Lead Plan of Day (POD) meetings with teams, ensure pre-jobs/post-jobs are completed.
  • Support the development and implementation of training.
  • Leading and or assisting in conducting interviews, goal setting performance management, career development, disciplinary and promotion actions for assigned staff.
  • Authorizing timesheets, leave approvals, vacation, and overtime.
  • Provide coaching as necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to field work plans and permits including hold points and signoffs prior to advancement.
  • Work with technical staff to resolve problems/issues to maintain a safe path forward approach to work execution.
What we are looking for :
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a nuclear environment or equivalent.
  • Well-developed leadership and communication skills including the ability to develop a collaborative, team-oriented work environment in a unionized environment
  • Demonstrated ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions and to lead others in such conditions.
  • Familiar with emergency procedures and responsibilities.
  • Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements, and contamination control.
  • Be capable of obtaining Radiation Protection Group 3 certification within 3 months.
  • A working knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures, and organization.
  • Familiarity with the Planning process and Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Good writing skills for report development, daily logs, OTOs (Order to Operate), RWPs (Radiological Work Plan) and work plans.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specification sheets and detailed instructions.
  • Good working ability with Microsoft suite of software.
  • Familiarity with CNL’s compliance programs.
  • Understanding of waste management principles and volume reduction methodologies.
  • Capable of producing plans and schedules.
  • Site Access security clearance.
  • Canada Labour Code Part II.
  • Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
  • Knowledge of CNSC regulations and how they apply to decommissioning activities is an asset; and
  • Knowledge of the applicable codes associated with decommissioning a nuclear site and buildings and how to apply them when performing decommissioning activities is required is an asset.
  • Ability to be a certified Asbestos Abatement Supervisor.
Education:Secondary School graduation with Grade 12/13 advanced level with Ontario Academic Credits (OACs) in Math, Science and English or equivalentSecurity ClearanceLevel 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 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.”Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We offer a complete total rewards package :
  • paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
  • benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
  • tuition support
  • and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
  • Restore and protect the Environment.
  • Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires regular work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also permitting the employee to spend the majority of their time working remotely, should they so desire. CNL employees who choose to work remotely the majority of the time are provided with the equipment required to be successful at their remote workplace (laptop, chair, monitor, etc.); however, they are not provided a dedicated onsite office. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was recently named the fourth best place to live in Canada by movingwaldo.com.CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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