About the job
This lead hand directs the water and wastewater operators at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, coordinating daily work while also performing operator duties. The role keeps the systems running safely and reliably and supports training and compliance.
The position is covered by the IUOE collective agreement. The schedule is four 10-hour days for a 40-hour week, on site. Applicants must be eligible for either Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (3 to 5 years of verifiable history) or Level 2 (Secret) clearance (7 years).
What you’ll do
- Coordinate daily work and direct operators
- Lead pre-job and post-job briefings
- Plan, schedule and review crew assignments
- Train and mentor newer operators
- Stop unsafe work and take part in incident investigations
- Perform water and wastewater operator duties
- Keep records and support compliance reporting
What we’re looking for
- Water and wastewater operator certification
- At least 5 years in water and wastewater operations
- Experience coordinating a team and troubleshooting systems
- Working knowledge of GCDWQ, SDWA, DWQMS and WSER
- Strong attention to safety and clear communication
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance or Level 2 (Secret) clearance
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
- Skilled trades & construction
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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