JOB SUMMARY

Facilities Decommissioning & Environmental Remediation (FD&ER) is responsible for the execution of all activities associated with the Decommissioning of facilities that have been transferred to FD at CRL, Gentilly-1 and Douglas Point.

The Job Supervisor is accountable to the Project Manager of Facilities Decommissioning Program Execution, for ensuring that facilities, resources and support groups are operated and maintained in a manner that ensures compliance to CNL’s procedures and regulatory guidelines.

The Job Supervisor will reinforce management’s expectations for safe work practices, consequences for not following safe work practices and address performance and time management issues at the job sites.

The Job Supervisor shall also ensure all paperwork, records and procedures are completed and followed, and that all safety rules are adhered to. Provide planning, oversight and support for routine and non-routine work activities to ensure the structures and operating systems compromising the Facility are maintained. Work could involve housekeeping, construction, partial dismantling, stripping walls/ceilings, stripping process equipment and demolition work up to and including entire structures.

DUTIES

The Job Supervisor is faced with a wide range of issues daily, as a result of the diverse group of facilities, resources and composition of the responsibilities of the CRL Decommissioning Facilities branch.

The Supervisor’s duties include:

• Review and Comment (R&C) on documents related to the CRL Decommissioning Facilities program;
• As Officer-in-Charge (OIC) or Emergency Steward of various facilities, the Supervisor must lead facility response to emergencies, both internal and external;
• Respond to calls during non-business hours and resolve emergency calls;
• Work with Trades, Projects, Radiation Protection and other support groups to resolve problems and issues related to the decommissioning program;
• Maintain, update and ensure CRL Decommissioning Facilities is following the preventative maintenance program and completing all maintenance, Storage-with-Surveillance (SwS) and compliance activities on-time;
• Supervise and delegate work to teams (up to 20 Staff);
• Lead demolition activities in the field in multiple areas of any given job site;
• Supervise operation of heavy demolition equipment;
• Supervise site reduction and packaging of radioactive/and non-radioactive demolition waste in accordance with Waste Management Plans (WMP’s);
• Own and manage job sites, including perimeter barriers, signage, staff work practices and traffic and pedestrian control;
• Lead Plan of Day (POD) meetings with teams, ensure pre-jobs/post-jobs are completed;
• Support the development and implementation of training;
• Leading and or assisting in conducting interviews, goal setting performance management, career development, disciplinary and promotion actions for assigned staff;
• Authorizing timesheets, leave approvals, vacation and overtime;
• Provide coaching as necessary;
• Ensure adherence to field work plans and permits including hold points and signoffs prior to advancement.
• Work with technical staff to resolve problems/issues to maintain a safe path forward approach to work execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Job Supervisor will be part of a matrix organization providing input to decommissioning planning and work execution processes throughout the life cycle of the facility decommissioning phase.

The general qualifications include:

• Secondary School graduation with Grade 12/13 advanced level with Ontario Academic Credits (OACs) in Math, Science and English or equivalent;
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a nuclear environment or equivalent;
• Well-developed leadership and communication skills including the ability to develop a collaborative, team-oriented work environment in a unionized environment;
• Demonstrated ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions and to lead others in such conditions;
• Familiar with emergency procedures and responsibilities;
• Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control;
• Be capable of obtaining Radiation Protection Group 3 certification within 3 months;
• A working knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures and organization;
• Familiarity with the Planning process and Computerized Maintenance Management System;
• Good writing skills for report development, daily logs, OTOs (Order to Operate), RWPs (Radiological Work Plan) and work plans;
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specification sheets and detailed instructions;
• Good working ability with Microsoft suite of software;
• Familiarity with CNL’s compliance programs;
• Understanding of waste management principles and volume reduction methodologies;
• Capable of producing plans and schedules;
• Site Access security clearance;
• Canada Labour Code Part II;
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);
• Knowledge of CNSC regulations and how they apply to decommissioning activities is an asset; and
• Knowledge of the applicable codes associated with decommissioning a nuclear site and buildings and how to apply them when performing decommissioning activities is required is an asset.
• Ability to be a certified Asbestos Abatement Supervisor.

This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River, which will be the designated workplace. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.

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 pace setters, 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:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!

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.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of 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 in relation to 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.