Tired of fighting traffic in the GTA? Want to make a difference in the Environment? Come be a part of Canada’s premier Science and Technology organization, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), as the Historic Waste Program (HWP) Management Office in Port Hope, Ontario implements Canada’s largest low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) environmental remediation project, the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist. Can you see yourself contributing to the success of CNL operations in providing quality oversight, technical support and recommendations to HWP management? Does the idea of working closely with the EPC contractors to provide clarity of CNL expectations and requirements through oversight excite you? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Would you like to make a difference for the Environment? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
What will you be doing!
- Supporting the organization by providing guidance, oversight, and assurance that quality-related requirements are met.
- Preparing QA plans and manuals.
- Participating as part of integrated project/operational teams to support quality activities and assure outcomes reflect quality requirements.
Supporting the selection of Quality Program Requirements for defined scopes of work for project/operational initiatives.
- Leading the implementation of oversight on projects for CNL subject matter experts.
- Facilitating the planning of oversight.
- Performing oversight of contractor Quality Plans.
- Reviewing contractor Inspection and test Plans.
- Responsibility to be a Team Lead and/or Task Lead providing indirect supervision to staff and oversight to contracted services may be assigned.
- Ability to influence the outcome of Quality Assurance activities at the HWP MO.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Post-secondary education in engineering, construction, or other relevant discipline.
- Registration or eligibility for membership in a provincial engineering association or equivalent is an asset.
- Registration or eligibility for Project Management Professional Certification, is desirable.
- Certification as a Quality or Process Engineer, Six-Sigma Belt, Lean Leader or equivalent would be a valuable asset.
- Additionally, certification as PMP or related would be an asset.
- Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in field quality management roles on large complex projects.
- Previous experience that focusses on quality management is desirable.
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in the application of quality assurance and control processes within the areas of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning.
- Good knowledge of CNL’s organizational structure, management systems, licensed facilities operations, planning/projects, and conducting reviews/assessments are required.
- A working knowledge of one or more of the following quality-related standards/codes: CSA-N286, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ASME NQA-1 and 10CFR50, CSA-Z299, CSA-B51, Federal/Provincial Construction Regulations, Codes and Standards.
- Oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate quality and technical issues.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision demonstrating a respectful work environment.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
- Working Conditions:
- Required to visit hazardous environments, such as large construction sites and operating waste water treatment plants.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment to mitigate physical/health hazards.
- Required to travel to different CNL sites.
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 pacesetters 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!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL's Historic Waste Program Management Office is in Port Hope, Ontario's beautiful and historic community. Roughly 100 km east of Toronto, it is still close enough to the “Big City” without all the hassle of being in the “Big City.” As a leader in environmental remediation at nuclear and radiologically contaminated sites, CNL is implementing the Port Hope Area Initiative on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The cleanup of historic Low-Level Radioactive Waste by CNL in Port Hope and Port Granby in Ontario demonstrates Canada’s commitment to the safe, long-term storage and management of nuclear waste.
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home.
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. Please 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, including 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.
CNL respectfully acknowledges that the Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the Gunshot Treaty signed with the Mississauga First Nations of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Scugog Island.
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