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 as radiation protection regulatory and site license requirements. Apply now!

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 obsolescence 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

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Working Conditions

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

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

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 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. 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 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 regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and undisclosed 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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