First Line Manager, Maintenance - Future Opportunities

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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.

Currently, our Equipment Performance Division has a First Line Manager, Maintenance opportunity. This position will manage safe, reliable and efficient maintenance based on current needs but may provide support to other areas across the business as required.

On a shift or day basis, this role leads a team of maintenance personnel, contract staff and/or project/material management with oversight to coach and mentor work habits of personnel.  You are responsible for the safe, effective execution of the work in accordance with approved procedures by acting as coach, facilitator, and supervisor, creating and sustaining a cooperative and supportive team environment.  Core work includes developing recommendations for improvement in Maintenance plans and procedures, tools and techniques.  While observing the maintenance function to ensure adherence to safety practices and work methods, provide effective support to the Manager in the planning, organization, administration, scheduling and execution of short- and long-term maintenance programs/unit outages.  You will provide support and assistance to the Manager by making recommendations and developing Maintenance training, strategies, processes, and plans.

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.

This is a temporary position which may be for a period of up to 60 months, offers a competitive compensation package and is located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario.

What will you be responsible for?

• Provide hands-on leadership to a team of maintenance personnel and/or contract staff, ensuring safe and effective execution of work aligned with approved procedures.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture through coaching, mentoring, and clear communication of expectations.

• Identify and implement improvements in maintenance plans, procedures, tools, and techniques to enhance operational reliability and efficiency.

• Monitor work execution to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and technical standards.

• Support the Manager in coordinating and executing short- and long-term maintenance programs, including unit outages and emergent work.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of maintenance training, strategies, and processes to build team capability and resilience.

• Maintain a strong focus on team output and accountability, ensuring work is completed to high standards and timelines.

• Lead by example in key areas such as:

• Planning and task assignment

• Performance management and continuous improvement

• Coaching and development

• Team alignment and context setting

• Personal effectiveness and ownership of results

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid understanding of maintenance standards and practices, particularly within a nuclear or industrial setting.

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, control, or civil systems, with the ability to interpret equipment manuals and specifications.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and make sound, timely decisions under pressure.

• Experience in outage environments and dynamic work settings, with a focus on safety, precision, and reliability.

• Strong leadership and observational skills, with the ability to guide diverse teams through planning, execution, and continuous improvement cycles.

• Practical experience in maintenance operations, including installation, testing, modification, and repair of equipment and systems.

• Ability to influence and motivate personnel across mixed services, driving integration and optimal performance.

• A high level of personal ownership, dependability, and motivation to succeed in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Education and Experience:

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of Grade XII plus 2 years' further concentrated study (including trade certification) in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil or by having the equivalent level of education

• A period of over 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience

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.