Section Leader

**INTRO**
Capital Projects is responsible for the delivery of capital, operating, decommissioning, and commercial projects where requested at CNL. These projects address site infrastructure (Landlord), licensed nuclear facilities, and environmental remediation activities - as well as products and services for CNL customers. The project scopes entail new build construction, upgrades, fabrications, demolitions, and system improvements.

The Section Leader position is responsible for overseeing projects, providing project oversight and contributing to the Integrated Work Control process for developing of work packages for the safe execution of work in the field. The Section Leader will also be responsible for providing leadership and direction for direct reports, including setting their goals and implementing development plans. The potential risks associated with these facilities in terms of business, health, safety, and environmental are such that they must be managed in a responsible and due diligent fashion.

**DUTIES**
- Providing the necessary leadership and day-to-day oversight to deliver results in line with the department’s goals;
- Providing the necessary leadership and oversight for new activities, projects and facilities planned for the Section, with the focus on excellence, new technology, knowledge transfer and training of staff, to ensure these activities/projects/facilities are executed safely, are delivered on-time and remain on-budget;
- Leading and coordinating a team of field engineers, technologists, planners, supervisors and design/construction contractors that support all projects within Capital Projects;
- Ensuring that the Facilities are operated in such a fashion as to protect Health, Safety, Security and the Environment;
- Interfacing with CNL stakeholders and staff to develop strategy and implement strategies for the best implementation of projects; and
- Reviewing and providing support to develop project documentation based on the Integrated Work Control Process.
- Ensuring that the projects conducted within the facilities under Capital Projects are conducted in a safe and compliant manner.
- Monitoring project progress, work activities and key resources on a frequent basis, and perform safety inspections as required.
- Ensure adherence to work plans and permits including hold points and signoffs prior to advancement;
- Ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a cost effective manner to provide physical integrity and to support a safe sustainable state;
- Reporting and investigation of incidents and unplanned events, and management of the emergency response function within the facilities;
- Managing the inventory of assets and procured tools, equipment and material needed to execute work planned within their responsibility,
- Mentoring the Capital Projects staff on meeting Capital Project Program requirements;
- Preparing justification documents for the purchase of capital equipment;
- Supporting the preparation of documents (training, operating instructions, maintenance procedures);
- Monitoring and reporting to the Facility Authority (FA) and Facility Managers (FM) on the effectiveness of the implementation of the Capital Project Program within their respective facilities; and
- Ensuring that all activities (including those by internal CNL groups and external contractors) carried out in the facilities are planned, assessed in terms of possible hazards, and authorized.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education.
- Significant related experience in a field of specialization, including eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in a leadership position.

Experience
- Experiencing in leading a team, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish good rapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required.
- Lab experience and general knowledge of a lab equipment is essential.
- Strong knowledge of facility management, maintenance, or construction practices would be an asset;
Abilities and Skills
- Ability to assume responsibility for activities that (i) carry legal liabilities, and (ii) have the potential for major and adverse impacts on health, safety, and the environment.
- Must have excellent written and oral communications skills; the ability to disseminate information to other team members and clients and strong team problem-solving skills are essential.
- Project management skills to ensure that critical activities are identified and planned for success;
- Must have the ability to work smoothly and effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues and management.
- Demonstrated ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions and to lead others in such conditions;
- Initiative to resolve problems and expedite resources, work plans or other appropriate actions.
- Have a good base knowledge of the Canada Labour C