Focus Shop Manager

BWX Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear power equipment manufacturer is seeking a Focus Shop Manager for Heavy Components in Cambridge, Ontario. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and quality while fostering collaboration within a unionized environment. Candidates should have over 10 years of manufacturing experience, including leadership roles in heavy shop processes. The position offers a hybrid schedule and comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement savings options.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage

Defined-Contribution Pension Plan

Flexible hybrid schedule

Referral bonus program

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years in heavy shop processes.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and collective agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-time delivery of complex components.
• Optimize resource planning and maintain cost-center budgets.
• Support safety goals through coaching.

Skills

Leadership in a unionized environment

Production planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

College diploma or trades certificate

Job description

Focus Shop Manager – Heavy Components

Company: BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada)
Location: Cambridge, Ontario (On-site)
Posted: Today

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a leading nuclear power generation equipment manufacturer with a strong presence in Canada. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc., a global nuclear technology innovator.

Position Overview: The Focus Shop Manager, Heavy Components will oversee the daily operations of the Heavy Components Focus Shop. The role drives performance in safety, quality, cost, and schedule while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Components Operations Director, the manager leads a team of supervisors and skilled trades in a unionized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Performance: Lead on-time delivery of complex, high‑quality components; manage production plans and manpower.
• Production Method & Cost Review: Optimize resource planning and problem‑solving; maintain cost‑center budgets.
• Company & Customer Standards: Champion safety and quality culture; partner with Quality Assurance for corrective actions.
• Safety: Maintain a safe shop environment; support annual safety goals through coaching of supervisors.
• Union Administration: Build positive relationships with union executives; coordinate collective‑agreement matters.
• Employee Management: Coach and develop supervisors; conduct performance reviews and staffing recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• College diploma or trades certificate in a related field.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment, including 5+ years in heavy shop processes (welding, fabrication, etc.).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a unionized setting.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement practices.
• Understanding of EHS legislation (OSHA), Employment Standards Act, and collective agreements.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Defined‑Contribution Pension Plan with optional employer‑matched retirement savings.
• Flexible hybrid schedule and compressed workweek option.
• Referral bonus program and educational reimbursement plan.
• Professional development and wellness programs.

BWXT Canada confirms that this position represents a current vacancy within our organization. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process.

EEO Statement: BWXT Canada embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability, or any category protected by provincial law. BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.