Junior Supervisor

at  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

The Roads & Grounds Department is tasked with executing all activities related to roads and grounds within the CNL Site.
The Junior Supervisor will effectively lead and supervise employees through direction provided by a qualified Job Supervisor. Accountable to their work group manager, the Junior Supervisor assists the Job Supervisor in ensuring equipment, resources, and support groups are operated and maintained in compliance with CNL’s procedures and regulatory guidelines.
Additionally, the Junior Supervisor will uphold management’s expectations for safe work practices, address performance and time management issues, and enforce consequences for not adhering to safe work practices at job sites.
Working under the guidance of a Job Supervisor, the Junior Supervisor will ensure completion of all paperwork, adherence to procedures, and compliance with safety regulations. They will also provide planning, oversight, and support for both routine and non-routine work activities to maintain the structures and operating systems of the Facility.

SAFETY:

• The Junior Supervisor will work with the Supervisor and Manager to
• Ensure all team members use applicable safety equipment and adhere to safe work policies/practices, radiation protection policies/practices and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization.
• Establish a safe work environment and ensure safety is paramount in all activities.
• Ensure all safety management programs are followed, including the completion of all required training.
  What we are looking for :

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to obtain full Job Supervisor qualification within the expected/agreed upon time period.
• Well-developed leadership and communication skills including the ability to develop a collaborative, team-oriented work environment in a unionized environment.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work smoothly and effectively with customers, colleagues, and management.
• 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.
• Must be self-motivated, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact with peers, other departments, and external vendor.
• Highly skilled in initiating and facilitating discussions while effectively communicating challenging information.
• Confident in speaking up against behaviors or actions that are unacceptable within the workplace.
• Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control.
• Be capable of obtaining Radiation Protection Group 3 certification.
• 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 Permits) 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.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of the applicable codes associated with operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of a nuclear site and buildings and how to apply them when performing these activities is required is an asset.
• Experience in soil excavations and remediation’s would be considered an asset.
• Willingness to work a 4-day x 10-hour schedule. (Night shift November 15 to April 15)
• May be required to work a night shift on specific occasions.
  Experience:
  A minimum of 2 years’ of related technical or maintenance experience and demonstration of strong leadership skills is required. Experience in roads & grounds would be an asset.
  Education:
  Completion of Secondary School diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.