Section Leader

Job title:

Section Leader

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in planning and executing project activities for Facilities Decommissioning (FD)? Are you a Section Leader? Are you a natural leader who enjoys guiding and supporting teams, setting goals, and implementing development plans? If so, we want to hear from you!Do you have experience in managing potential risks related to Facilities Decommissioning, with a keen focus on business, health, safety, and environmental concerns?If you answered yes, then this is the opportunity for you! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Ensuring nuclear, radiological, and industrial safety is the overriding priority at CNL, and any concerns about nonadherence to these processes and standards must be raised promptly.
• Providing the necessary leadership and day-to-day oversight to deliver results aligned with the department’s goals.
• Leading and overseeing new activities, projects and facilities planned for the Section, focusing on excellence, new technology, knowledge transfer and staff training, to ensure these activities/projects/facilities are executed safely, are delivered on time and remain on budget.
• Leading and coordinating a team of field and planning staff primarily comprised of Job Supervisors, Planners, Field Specialists and other decommissioning staff as needed to support projects within Facilities Decommissioning.
• Mentoring new and current direct reports, outlining and setting objectives to meet performance expectations.
• Completing performance management assessment of staff on a bi-annual basis.
• Interfacing with decommissioning project staff and relevant stakeholders to develop and implement planning strategies to support the ultimate end state of the facility or building.
• Reviewing and providing support to develop project documentation based on the Integrated Work Control Process.
• Reviewing detailed work plans authored by planning staff and providing feedback and field oversight during the execution of detailed work plans.
• Ensuring that all activities (including those by internal CNL groups and external contractors) carried out in the Facilities are planned, assessed in terms of possible hazards, and authorized.
• Providing technical specifications to internal design engineering, initiating ECC, and engaging design engineering for field modifications as required.
• Ensuring that the projects conducted within the facilities under Decommissioning are conducted in a safe and compliant manner while aligning to our Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards.
• Ensuring radiological principles are adopted and incorporated into work planning strategies to protect workers and the environment.
• Adhering to fieldwork plans, including hold points and signoffs before advancement.
• Preparing documents (training, work plans, maintenance procedures).
• Supporting the Project Manager in developing detailed schedules and budgets needed to complete sanctioning requests.
• Providing input into progress and understanding impacts to schedule and cost based on monthly performance.
• Identifying risks that may negatively impact the project schedule and cost, developing mitigation activities, and implementing and monitoring them in the field.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress, work activities, and key resources on a frequent basis, and performing facility safety inspections to ensure compliance with proper housekeeping practices.
• Preparing justification and procurement documents for large material and equipment purchases or service contracts.
• Managing the inventory of assets, including developing and implementing a material storage system to assist in work plan execution.
• Working with various stakeholders from different departments to meet FD Program requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education.
• Experience

• Significant related experience in a field of specialization, including demonstrated leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of planning and coordinating work in a decommissioning environment.
• Experience leading a team, demonstrated success in achieving team goals, and the ability to establish good relationships with internal stakeholder groups and individuals of many diverse professions are required.
• Experience in external procurement and ability to initiate purchase orders while adhering to quality selection program requirements.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated effective mentorship and leadership of staff, using soft skills around staff development and possess a solid ability to communicate with all levels of staff;
• Strong knowledge of facility management and maintenance would be an asset.
• Coordinate work and resources with other site groups needed to align to FD program requirements for safe work execution.
• Strong technical background in Decommissioning techniques to guide project teams in developing sound decisions when preparing project documentation and demolition strategies.
• Ability to assume responsibility for activities that (i) carry legal liabilities and (ii) have the potential for major and adverse impacts on health, safety, and the environment.
• Proven knowledge of radiological good practices such as attempting to lower dose exposure to staff through the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle for work execution;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to disseminate information to other team members and clients, and strong team problem-solving skills are essential.
• Project management skills to ensure that critical activities are identified and planned for success.
• Must work smoothly and effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues and management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergencies or unusual or hazardous conditions and lead others in such conditions.
• Initiative to resolve problems and expedite resources, work plans or other appropriate actions.
• A good base knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, WHMIS, CNSC regulations and other codes pertaining to life safety such as Ontario Regulations dealing with hazardous products such as asbestos-containing materials.
• Ability to perform various duties, changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Monitor and direct facility operations and program activities to ensure that work is performed to the standard of operational safety, reliability, and efficiency and in accordance with the site license, FD program, technical specifications, applicable standards, and other internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of change management concepts and experience leading change initiatives.
• 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 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.

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:46:19 GMT

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