Calibration Lab Supervisor
Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for supervising staff and directing and overseeing the safe, efficient and compliant day to day operations and reporting functions of the Radiation protection Equipment Services Calibration Lab? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Calibration Lab Supervisor to ensure that work performed by the lab meets CNL's Quality and Calibration Program requirements, as well radiation protection regulatory and site license requirements.
What will you be doing !
- Assisting in the research and development of, and the implementation and maintenance of plans, such as but not limited to, training plans; improvement plans; equipment and asset maintenance.
- Assessing, scheduling and monitoring the workload of the lab to ensure routine calibration tasks are performed on time at the required frequency. This includes coordinating and scheduling non-routine (i.e. infrequent/"walk-in") tasks and monitoring to ensure these are completed in a timely manner.
- Supporting the continuous development, review and improvement of the lab's operating documentation(e.g. calibration procedures).
- Supporting the continuous development and improvement of the training needs and plan for the lab staff. This includes the maintenance of training records and may include assessment of competency (i.e. sign-offs).
- Acting as a designate for the Manager, RP Equipment Services when away from the site for short periods of time.
- Assisting with setting objectives, completing performance reviews and following the disciplinary process for all direct reports within the line.
- Collaborating with CNL union representatives to influence positive employee relations.
- Reviewing and, as required approving, calibration reports, test reports, and other records produced by the lab.
- Assisting in the identification, management and resolution of nonconformities. This includes participating in the selection and implementation of corrective actions, and monitoring of those corrective actions.
- Supporting the continuous assessment and validation of the lab's methods and processes, and supporting the implementation of changes to the methods and processes as required.
- Meeting with customers to determine needs and negotiate a solution that meets those needs in alignment with the service the lab can provide. Assisting with the responses and corrective measure regarding customer complaints.
- Consulting with the Radiation Protection Program staff on aspects of the lab's services as it relates adherence to regulatory and company requirements.
- Participating in internal and external management, QA and regulatory audits as required.
- Maintaining records of lab measuring and testing equipment, with consideration to equipment obsolesce and aging. As required, assessing and supporting planning for equipment replacement.
- Ensuring the control of data and the maintenance of intangible equipment (e.g. computer software, calculation worksheets).
- Interacting face to face, over the phone and teams with calibration lab staff, customers, external companies and staff from other groups.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for :
- Someone who has the ability to:
- Possess a meticulous attention for detail and procedural adherence.
- Prioritize and manage work to meet challenging deadlines; while satisfying regulatory and quality assurance requirements.
- Understand requirements and clearly communicate information, at an appropriate level, with the department staff, management, compliance programs and, as required, internal and external auditors.
- Demonstrate the initiative to support the assessment and resolution of problems regarding lab operations.
- Demonstrate sound judgement and a strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate competency using Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to learn and use CNL commonly used computer-based software packages (e.g. Oracle, ATOM, Devonway)
- Experience:
- Experience in leading or direct supervision a team of technical staff in a laboratory, or similar work environment, to produce customer driven results is required.
- Experience working in a testing or calibration laboratory would be an asset.
- Experience managing laboratory equipment, similar experience, would be an asset (e.g. forecasting operating costs; equipment end of life assessment and planning).
- Knowledge of good laboratory and quality assurance practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of radioactivity and nuclear instrumentation would be an asset.
- Education:
- Graduation from an applicable college or university program in the fields of Engineering & Technology, Quality Assurance/Control, Physical Sciences or role related discipline.
- Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Working Conditions :
- Visual concentration is required for reviewing reports and information.
- Most work would occur at a computer station in an office setting. Longer periods of time sitting and staring at a computer monitor are required.
- Very occasional lifting or movement of equipment may be required.
- Laboratory time is expected to be limited, however the role requires working in labs with radioactivity.
- Minimal "field" work would be expected, but may be required on occasion to support work tasks. For example, walk downs to other facilities may be required occasionally.
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 :
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that's right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
- 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 area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which 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 you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
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.
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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