First Line Manager, Quality NDE (Temporary/Term)

Job Posting Start Date:

2026-10-30

Job Posting End Date:

2026-11-30

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work?

Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Quality Division is currently hiring a FLM Quality NDE (First Line Manager, Quality- Non Destructive Examination).

 

On shift, the FLM Quality NDE is accountable for managing the supervision of Quality Technician II & III resources and coordinating execution of assigned on-line, outage and project non-Destructive Examination work associated with the operation, maintenance and projects on the nuclear generating.

 

These positions are considered TERM roles which may be for a period of up to 60- months, they offer a competitive compensation package and will be located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario. 

 

Bruce Power remains committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future roles across the site and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Section Manager Quality in managing the Department in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, programs, procedures and agreements.
• Maintain up to date documentation, which lays down procedures for ensuring that correct and safe practices are followed and plant reliability and availability are maintained at a high standard.
• Ensure that all personnel in the Department are appropriately trained for the tasks delegated to them and have appropriate qualifications and authorization.
• Provide day to day coordination.
• Ensure value for money and achievement of the business plan.
• Monitor performance and initiate any actions necessary to correct any adverse trends.
• Hold qualifications or certificates for the work being supervised or rely on a qualified peer to conduct the technical briefing for the work.
• Quality Inspection and Verification tasks will include various structural and mechanical components (including pressure boundary) designated using optical/Visual or other inspection methods.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation and presentation of detailed inspection reports, including the use of visual aids when required to transfer information easily to various work groups, departments or outside parties.
• Verify the completion of weekly/monthly/quarterly performance calibrations and operational checks.
• Establish a surveillance plan and assign qualified technician resources to monitor field activities (including: structural, mechanical (including pressure boundary), and the associated documentation to confirm that correct procedures and techniques were employed using qualified resources.  
• Ensure proper care and control of all equipment being used and stored. As qualified, carry out and/or oversee the care and routine maintenance, functional testing and calibration, of new or current equipment.  As directed, investigate new equipment to satisfy the needs of various new and on-going inspections or projects.  This includes all assigned items of video and electromechanical equipment, such as but not limited to, remotely operated equipment, remote data logging equipment, data processing equipment, or any combinations of these associated with the various methods of NDE and supporting activities.   
• Plan and participate in training programs for Technicians and peer FLM’s.  Show others how to perform tasks or duties in the context of job turnover or experience sharing.  Within specialized fields, instruct others in specific methods of inspections and operations of the equipment and software used.
• Supported by qualification and experience, provide advice upon request to and liaise with maintenance work groups and contract companies that are involved with work requiring welding and inspections.   Items such as material specifications, deficiencies, substitutions, welding procedures, inspection procedures and other matters of concern are examples of this support.
• Establish contact and working relationship with engineering, maintenance, operations and work management staff.   Establish contact with personnel of other departments, supply/service agencies and local representatives of applicable jurisdictional authorities as required to facilitate the performance of inspection and related surveillance activities.
• Assist Section Manager in the preparation of detailed work plans identifying manpower and equipment requirements for performance of specific Quality programs.
• As directed by Section Manager, maintain a working knowledge of station systems, work practices, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations, and be aware of developments in the field of Quality Assurance.  When required, provide interpretations of codes, standards & regulations as they apply to the leadership team in the context of work in a nuclear generation station & associated facilities including the area of pressure boundary quality control, quality surveillance &quality assurance.
• As qualified, provide supervision of inspections requiring Inspection Qualification under the CIQB certificates.
• As qualified, review and approve inspection reports to satisfy the CSA standards requirements of N285.4-09 and N285.5-08 (Periodics). 
• As qualified, apply special care and consideration in the use of radiography equipment.   Also as qualified, perform or assist in the performance of required checks and/or maintenance of equipment associated with a radiographic facility.
• As qualified, provide review & comments to the development of Inspection and NDE procedures or techniques to the level of CGSB qualification attained.
• Requires entering the station operating island, confined spaces, confinement, containment, and other areas during an outage/non-outage where there is exposure to hazards such as radiation, steam, etc. for duties such as field walk-downs, verifications, inspections and tests witnessing.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

Supervisory Accountabilities:

• Manage the gang as well as coordinate the efforts of other work groups, ie, maintenance, operations, engineering, projects, etc, to ensure that the continuous improvement process is adhered to and achieve the approved programs and targeted results through:
• Accountability for the outputs of others.
• Maintaining a team of subordinates who are capable of producing the outputs required.
• Providing leadership to subordinates, so that they collaborate competently, and with full commitment, with the unit manager and with each other in pursuing the goals set.
• Ensure staff from other areas implement changes impacting the outage work management process.
• Provide periodic and frequent updates on progress of on-line and outage work.
• Providing a safe and healthy work environment to all staff.
• Demonstrating stewardship of the assets and resources

 

Education:

• This knowledge is normally considered to be gained by completion of Grade Xll + 2 years of further concentrated study in an accredited College of Applied Arts & Technology, Polytechnical Institute or Community College for Welding Engineering Technician, NDE Technician or Manufacturing Technician.

• Requires knowledge of material science, industrial metallurgy, electrical, instrumentation & control, chemistry, and industrial methodology, in order to supervise the performance of Quality Control / Quality Surveillance function.
• Requires knowledge of technical writing skills in order to prepare clear, concise reports and knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively

 

Experience

• 8 years years of experience working in the Quality Control/Surveillance, Pressure Boundary, or NDE Inspection area is considered necessary.
• CGSB Radiography Level II is required and considered a focus area
• Requires familiarity with large-scale nuclear generating station layouts, station systems and equipment, and plant operating processes. 
• Requires knowledge of the relationships and interactions of the various Departments involved in the operation, modification and maintenance of nuclear power plants

 

For positions supervising Tech II and Tech III personnel: 

• Requires familiarity with the ASME codes, ASNT and CSA standards pertaining to the fabrication and repair of pressure boundary components.
• Requires experience in material selection, welding process identification and selection, applicable inspection processes for materials and welds used in the fabrication, modification or repair of pressure boundary components.
• Requires experience with visual inspection techniques.    
• Certifications to Canadian General Standards Board 48.9712 requirements in at least FOUR of the following inspection methods: Radiography, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant are required for many of the roles.  Certification to CGSB Level II is required (an appropriate certification to CSA W178.2 (CWB) Level II may be considered equivalent to one CGSB Level II certificate). The ISO 9712 certification for Phased Array Ultrasonics (PCN and CSWIP) may be considered equivalent to one CGSB level II certification)

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview. 

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.