Section Leader - Facilities Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (FD&ER) and Infrastru[...]

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Section Leader to spearhead a team focused on facilities decommissioning and environmental remediation. This pivotal role involves leading, training, and developing Junior Supervisors while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. Collaborating across teams, the successful candidate will implement effective training programs and foster professional growth. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world, offering a supportive work environment and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent.
• Significant experience in operations/maintenance or decommissioning environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Junior Supervisors and Supervisors through training programs.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Performance Management

Training Development

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Section Leader to join our team within the Facilities Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation (FD&ER) and Infrastructure Development Group (IDG). In this pivotal role, you will lead the hiring, training, and development of Junior Supervisors and Supervisors, ensuring their readiness to oversee fieldwork at CRL. You will collaborate closely across teams to maintain high standards of safety, performance, and compliance. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in managing performance, implementing effective training programs, and supporting the transition of staff to leadership roles.

If this call to you, Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Leading and managing a team of Junior Supervisors and Supervisors, ensuring their progression through training programs such as the Training Qualification Card (TQC).
• Reinforcing safe work practices and ensuring compliance with safety standards, addressing performance and time management issues.
• Coordinating and assigning Junior Supervisors and Supervisors to various work activities within FD&ER and IDG, ensuring proper documentation and procedures are followed.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams within FD&ER, IDG, and other stakeholders to align with organizational objectives and operational needs.
• Managing performance, including goal setting, providing feedback, and supporting career development for direct reports.
• Developing and implementing training programs to ensure Junior Supervisors and Supervisors meet organizational standards for competence and performance.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff to build skills, reinforce leadership principles, and foster professional growth.
• Reviewing safety documentation, performance logs, and compliance reports to ensure operational standards are met.

What we are looking for:

• Education
• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education.
• Significant related experience in a specialized field, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must have experience in planning and coordinating work in an operations/maintenance or decommissioning environment.
• Experience
• Minimum of three to five years in the operation, maintenance, or decommissioning fields, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in leading teams, achieving team goals, and fostering positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of systems, structures, and components associated with large industrial or nuclear facilities is an asset.
• Experience in the nuclear operational or decommissioning environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and constructive negotiation.
• Experience with operational industrial electrical, steam heating, and ventilation systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of CNL’s Integrated Work Control process is beneficial.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of facility management and maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of radiological protection practices, safety codes, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of licensing, regulations, and standards applicable to operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code, WHMIS, CNSC regulations, and other relevant life safety codes (e.g., asbestos regulations).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and detailed instructions.
• Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams effectively, ensuring high performance and safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing conditions without loss of composure.
• Capability to work with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Ability to wear a respirator and obtain Radiation Protection Group 3 certification.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
• • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the 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 pacesetters 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’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These 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 unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

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. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including 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 regarding 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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