Staff Sergeant

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing nuclear science and technology in a pristine environment. As a Staff Sergeant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing security operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that prioritize clean energy and environmental protection. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that values integrity and excellence.

Benefits

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

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in security/police/military discipline.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise access control and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily security operations and shift schedules.
• Providing leadership and support to Security Sergeants and Officers.
• Coordinating security operational project support.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Conflict Management

Emergency Response Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Post-secondary diploma in security/police discipline

Professional certifications (PSP or CNSP)

Tools

Regulatory Tracking Tools

Workplace Accommodation Management Tools

Job description

Can you see yourself assisting with the implementation, development, administration and oversight of daily security operations? Would you like to grow your knowledge and experience by acting as the operational designate to the department manager? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Staff Sergeant to assist in the oversight of daily operations and projects support. If you answered yes, Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Overseeing the annual shift schedule and daily shift rotations to ensure they align with scheduling protocol and fatigue management regulation.
• Assisting the Manager, Security Operations to ensure minimum physical security program requirements are met in compliance with CNL and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating security operational project support to ensure regulatory requirements are met and mitigate impact to physical security.
• Providing leadership and support to Security Sergeants, Corporals and Nuclear Security Officers to ensure consistent delivery of security services.
• Maintaining oversight on personnel qualifications, certifications and accommodations of Nuclear Security Officers and Nuclear Response Force Officers.
• Providing operational oversight and maintenance of Regulatory Tracking, Due Dates and tracking management tools in coordination with the Program Coordinator.
• Participating in CNL’s disability management process by attending Return to Work Meetings and providing oversight of workplace accommodations and modified work.
• Reporting personnel issues to the Manager, CRL Security Operations, and ensuring supervisors are aware of staff with restrictions or workplace accommodations.
• Observing and evaluating various security operational and compliance activities to ensure observed actions align with approved security procedures, regulatory and licensing conditions are met.
• Administering coaching and implementing remedial or corrective action when required.
• Conducting self-assessments, preparing reports on proposed efficiencies or areas of improvement in security operations, and developing and managing corrective actions plans for approved changes.
• Performing verifications that Security Change Control implementation of change is completed and verifying adherence to Security Operational Memorandums.
• Educating staff about changes in regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assessing the performance of and implementing development plans for Supervision, and Nuclear Security Officers.
• Acting as the designated authority for Manager, Security Operations.
• Maintaining working relations with CRNSOA. Participating in union meetings, complaint resolution, and grievance procedure at the request of, or in the absence of the Manager, Security Operations.
• Coordinating and participating in CNSC regulatory inspections, performance testing exercises or technical meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • Post-secondary diploma with concentrated studies in a business or security/police related discipline or equivalent in knowledge and related experience is considered an asset.
  • Professional certifications such as PSP or CNSP is considered an asset.
• Experience
  • 10 years of experience in a business or security/police/military related discipline with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise employees performing access control and emergency response duties.
  • Work experience in the CNL formal document review and approval process or similar demonstrated experience developing and maintaining organizational security documentation is required.
  • Experience conducting workplace investigations and/or pertinent auditing experience is considered as asset.
  • Demonstrated experience in emergency response management and incident command is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • High moral and ethical character with excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to use critical thinking to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to comprehend and organize information, assess issues and take action to ensure safe and secure operations at the CRL site.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities of self and others to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Ability to coordinate and implement contingency plans, as appropriate.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment.
  • General knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Provincial and Municipal Statutes and develop detailed knowledge on CNL Security Policies and the operating procedures in the position.
  • Working knowledge of Union-Management relations and Collective Agreements and develop detailed knowledge of developing working relationships with a Union in the position.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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.”

Working Conditions:

• Must be willing to remain on-duty during an emergency.
• Must possess the physical agility necessary to perform the job functions to include bending, lifting, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to weather related hazards as screening posts are mostly outdoors. Roadways on site may be noisy and potential exposure to high vehicle traffic areas for both commercial and non-commercial vehicles. May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• The position requires work to be conducted in an office setting, with some activities requiring work outdoors and in any requisite safety gear (e.g. hard hat, goggles, safety shoes etc.)

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.