OPEN: Authorized Training Supervisor

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Authorized Training Supervisor to lead the training and evaluation of certified operating staff in a dynamic hybrid work environment. This role involves mentoring staff, designing training programs, and conducting evaluations to ensure high standards in nuclear operations. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence and safety within the nuclear sector. If you are passionate about training and have a strong background in nuclear operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have been certified as ANO, CRSS, or SM at Darlington or Pickering Nuclear.
• Experience as a Simulator Instructor is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in evaluations and examinations for certified operating staff.
• Mentor staff on teaching and evaluation techniques to improve standards.

Skills

Training and Evaluation Techniques

Mentoring

Nuclear Operations Knowledge

Simulator Instruction

Education

Certification as an Authorized Nuclear Operator

Experience as a Control Room Shift Supervisor

Experience as a Shift Manager

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Authorized Training Supervisor

Resume Due Date: Wednesday, February 05, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-015

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Senior

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Location: 675 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering

Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 or 4 days remote

Job Overview

Assist, mentor and participate with regular authorization training and examinations staff in the design, development, conduct, grading and administration written and simulator-based milestone evaluations, certifications examinations and requalification tests for certified operating staff such as Authorized Nuclear Operators (ANOs), Unit 0 Control Room Operators (U0 CROs), Control Room Shift Supervisors (CRSSs) and Shift Managers (SMs) and initial candidates for these positions.

Assist, mentor and participate with regular authorization training and examinations staff in the design, development, review and delivery of training courses/lectures and simulator demonstrations for the same certified operating staff and initial candidates for these positions.

JOB DUTIES

• Act as lead evaluator / lead examiner or participate as a member of an evaluation / examination team in the design, development, conduct, grading and administration of written and simulator-based certification milestone evaluations, certification examinations and requalification tests.
• Assist and mentor regular authorization training and examinations staff in the planning, conduct and administration of milestone evaluations, certification examinations and requalification tests.
• Assist, advise, and mentor regular authorization training and examinations staff on teaching, evaluation, and examination techniques leading to improved standards.
• Assist with the preparation and review of training material such as training objectives, lesson plans, course notes, overhead presentations, simulator exercise guides for certified operating staff and initial candidates.
• Assist with the delivery of classroom or simulator-based training of certified operating staff and initial candidates.
• Assist with and mentor regular authorization training and examinations staff and Operations supervisors in the evaluation of the certified operating staff and initial candidate performance in the simulator.
• Discuss course and examination outlines with the Senior Training Managers, regular training and examinations staff, technical specialists and with external personnel such as Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Candu Owners Group (COG) or World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to gain alignment on training and examination expectations and requirements.
• Develop and deliver classroom and simulator instruction to internal groups, such as authorization training and examinations staff, non-licensed operation staff and trainers, technical staff, external personnel, such as CNSC, COG and WANO, as requested by the Senior Training Manager. Liaise with such groups in training design, candidate performance and delivery feedback.
• Maintain a current awareness of changes to station systems and operating documentation. Monitor station significant events and incorporate lessons learned into training courses. Periodically return to the plant to refresh/update plant and procedural knowledge.
• Participate in the evaluation of operation and fidelity of training simulators and support simulator services personnel in simulator configuration management.
• Complete continuing training program requirements for trainers and examiners to maintain own qualifications and proficiency.

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES:

• To be able to competently train, evaluate, examine and test authorized operation staff, the individual must have been previously licensed as an Authorized Nuclear Operator, Control Room Shift Supervisor or Shift Manager at the respective Nuclear Generating Station.
• Ideally, the candidate has been previously qualified as an Authorization Training Supervisor or have participated in classroom or simulator-based training of authorized operating staff.

Qualifications

• Must have been previously certified as a ANO, CRSS or SM at Darlington or Pickering Nuclear
• Highly desirable to have been qualified and have demonstrated experience as a Simulator Instructor
• Highly desirable to have been qualified and have demonstrated experience as an Initial Examiner or Recertification Examiner
• Highly desirable to have been qualified and have demonstrated experience as a Lead Examiner for ANO and CRSS Initial Written and Simulator-based Certification Examinations.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.