Waste Treatment Centre (WTC) Project Manager

Job title:

Waste Treatment Centre (WTC) Project Manager

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for providing project management oversight for the operations budget, including regular reporting using Earned Value Management System metrics, execution of projects necessary to continue to improve the Waste Treatment Centre facility operations, and direction and oversight for an integrated scheduling process for facility operations, maintenance and project activities? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Waste Treatment Centre (WTC) Project Manager to be responsible for the administration of the project that represents WTC Operations and associated small projects required to maintain or continuously improve facility operations to support its ongoing mission. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Management of WTC Operations Schedule, costs, and improvement projects to support excellence in Operations:

• Establishing expectations for operations schedule preparation, adhering to guidelines for facility operation to support the requirements of facility users, and managing ongoing maintenance or upgrade work.
• Authorizing project expenditures and procurement requisitions, e.g., purchase orders, invoices and expense claims within higher limits of authority.
• Using business and management principles, managing operations costs, advising on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, and guiding the progress of projects through planning, establishing costs, and scheduling. Facilitating projects efficiently through Gating and Sanctioning may be necessary depending on requirements.
• Providing effective and relevant communications on project status, issues and progress to WTC Management or WTC staff, as required.
• Coordinating with other functional managers (Engineering, Safety & Licensing, Procurement, QA, Planning and Control, Construction/Installation) to ensure that functional resource requirements necessary to support the WTC schedule are planned in accordance with Program delivery requirements, and that Program-specific aspects of functional resources are implemented.
• Supporting the WTC leadership team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaching/mentoring others for success:

• Managing the collective and individual performance of any project team members through establishing relevant performance objectives and providing both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisal), mentoring and guidance to ensure team success.
• Defining roles and responsibilities and managing performance, including discipline, appraisals and merit allocations. Providing constructive feedback including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts.
• Supporting WTC Operations staff in compliance with established schedules while maintaining agility in responding to unplanned operational upsets and issues.
• Leading and managing key operations improvement or life-extension projects:

• Managing, coordinating, and administering WTC projects from the conceptual stages through planning, establishing cost and budget, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and project closeout, and to all relevant quality standards.
• Progressing large projects through the CNL Gating and Sanctioning process as required.
• Identifying areas for continuous improvement or implementation of efficiencies within the operations schedule or project execution (eg review of scope, strategic alignment of operations activities, coordination of resources, use of contractors).
• Responsibilities for project reporting and communication:

• Monitoring and reporting the overall progress of projects within the Program, conducting reviews to verify outputs are aligned with plans while ensuring that significant variances and trends are investigated.
• Establishing and maintaining a strong and effective customer relationship.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to the nuclear industry (i.e. engineering or sciences) or project management (i.e. business or commerce).
• Have achieved, or are able to achieve, PMP or AACE certification.
• Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant nuclear industry experience or equivalent.
• Progressive project experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, includes an excellent track record for managing operations projects and leading projects to successful conclusions.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Established track record for project delivery in a highly regulated industry.
• Understand fundamental requirements relating to Operations and Maintenance.
• Self-motivated and flexible relative to work assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interface with peers, other company organizations, including contractors, and senior or executive management.
• Leadership skills to help the organizational drive to operations excellence.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply them to nuclear industry projects and/or industrial operations.
• Excellent understanding of Earned Value Management System principles.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, human resources, and people management processes.
• Strong general management skills, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, time management, negotiation skills, contract management and administration, and progress reporting for an executive audience.
• 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:

• A mix of fieldwork and administrative work. Physical work is not expected to be required for the position; however, walking to and from the WTC and field tours of various facilities under various weather conditions will be expected.
• Working at a desk or workstation will be required.
• Climbing and descending stairs in the WTC and other facilities and possibly ladders in facilities associated with the WTC will be encountered.
• Occasional travel will be required to meet program goals.
• The WTC handles and processes radioactive liquids, and exposure to low levels of radiation is possible.
• Facility operations can involve rotating and high-energy equipment, steam, noise, heat, and other industrial hazards.

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 Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!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 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.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.#LI-ONSITE

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:29:43 GMT

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