Nuclear Decommissioning Field Lead

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Centre-du-Québec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Job Supervisor to lead field operations at our Gentilly/La Prade sites in Québec, Canada. You will coordinate decommissioning activities, oversee contractors, and support emergency response while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, experience supervising field work, and knowledge of radiation protection. Fluency in English and French is preferred, with onsite work and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience in complex field operations.
• Ability to oversee contractors and multidisciplinary teams within nuclear settings.
• Knowledge of radiation protection, waste handling, and regulatory requirements.
• Capability to obtain site security clearance and asbestos abatement supervision certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and oversight for maintenance, demolition, surveillance, waste management and decommissioning.
• Lead daily coordination meetings and pre/post-job briefings.
• Ensure work safety and regulatory compliance with procedures and permits.
• Oversee maintenance programs, SWS activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct inspections and support minor maintenance activities.
• Coordinate operations and contractor activities to meet decommissioning goals.
• Lead demolition activities and supervise heavy demolition equipment.
• Oversee radioactive and non-radioactive waste handling and shipping.
• Act as Officer-in-Charge or Emergency Steward during incidents.
• Provide coaching and maintain strong safety culture.
• Assist in development and review of procedures, schedules and reports.
• Maintain accurate records in tracking systems.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor oversight

Nuclear safety

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Radiation protection

Reading technical drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma with advanced math/science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Job Supervisor to lead field operations at our Gentilly/La Prade sites in Québec, Canada. You will coordinate decommissioning activities, oversee contractors, and support emergency response while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, experience supervising field work, and knowledge of radiation protection. Fluency in English and French is preferred, with onsite work and security clearance requirements.