About the job
This Section Leader heads a section within Construction & Project Delivery at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories. The role leads field engineers, technologists, planners, supervisors and contractors, and oversees projects and facilities so work stays safe, on schedule and on budget. It also sets goals and development plans for direct reports and supports field work packages under Integrated Work Control.
The schedule is 40 hours a week, five 8-hour days, fully on site. Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance, which requires 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Lead a team of field engineers, technologists, planners, supervisors and contractors
- Oversee new projects and facilities so they finish safely, on time and on budget
- Review project documentation prepared under Integrated Work Control
- Monitor progress and resources, and carry out safety inspections
- Enforce work plans, permits, hold points and sign-offs
- Report and investigate incidents and manage emergency response in the facilities
- Mentor staff on Capital Project Program requirements and report on how it is working
- Justify capital equipment purchases and manage tools, equipment and materials
What we’re looking for
- Advanced technology diploma or equivalent education
- Significant experience in your field, including 8 years in a leadership role
- Strong commissioning background to guide project documentation and construction strategy
- Project management and change leadership experience
- Working knowledge of the Canada Labour Code, WHMIS, CNSC rules and asbestos regulations
- Able to stay composed and lead others in emergency or hazardous conditions
- Waste management awareness; design, construction or facility maintenance knowledge is an asset
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (3 to 5 years of verifiable history)
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Professional & technical
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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