Project Leader

Job title:

Project Leader

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Are you a leader eager to make a difference? We’re seeking a Project Leader for Reactor Segmentation to develop long-term decommissioning plans for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) reactors. In this role, you’ll oversee the execution of crucial preparatory activities like characterization, engineering, and cost estimates. Does the challenge of managing complex projects while ensuring they meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives excite you? If you’re motivated to lead transformative initiatives, we want to hear from you to discover what inspires you to take on such impactful responsibilities! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Assisting the Project Manager in leading the delivery of medium-risk decommissioning projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives to the full satisfaction of customers.
• Planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with Management and internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing. May lead 3-4 projects totaling $5M to $10M annually, over a 3-5 year horizon.
• Assembling a project team, including the involvement of project planning coordinators, to cost the specific components of the project based on work package breakdown.
• Supporting the Project Manager in defining the scope of work and determining project priorities and division of responsibilities.
• Reviewing the project with the Project Team and regularly meeting with the Project Team for updates on deliverables against plan.
• Motivating team members to meet quality, scope, and cost constraints.
• Securing seconded resources through resource/functional managers to execute the project.
• Controlling the project scope and managing the risks, including proper management of deliverables within the estimated timeframe and notifying management of issues, which could potentially impact the cost and timing of the project.
• Assisting the Project Manager in establishing and administering project budgets and schedules and approving changes to scope of work within project management guidelines.
• Assisting the Project Manager in reporting on project performance to clients, management and other stakeholders.
• Leading the ongoing delivery of project objectives including setting project-related performance objectives, and providing regular feedback and guidance to project staff.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Bachelor (honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing, or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization, or an alternative qualification is a certificate from the Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional.
• Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management in reactor operations and/or nuclear decommissioning areas, as well as knowledge of reactor components and the design of different types of reactors.
• Knowledge of typical project lifecycle phases, specifically Project Definition, Concept Development, and Decommissioning.
• Knowledge and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing are necessary within each phase.
• Experience and resulting knowledge of applying nine (9) project management areas (Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, and Integration) to medium-risk projects.
• Experience in the delivery of a project in a regulatory framework, by possessing general knowledge and awareness of federal licensing requirements, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards and their application to the medium-risk projects that they are leading.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Developing/leading the execution of project plans.
• Defines the scope of activities, sets priorities, evaluates and manages risk, and monitors performance.
• The ability to organize the work and activities of a moderate number of resources to accomplish project deliverables following project expectations.
• Has the skill to nurture and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with a moderate number of internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of building and sustaining moderately-sized teams; typically between six (6) and 12 contracted, seconded, or CNL employees
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, leadership techniques, and resources.
• A thorough knowledge of procurement and financial processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the application of contract administration and decommissioning and oversight to effectively manage the output of external suppliers.
• Familiarity with the specific safety regulations, guidelines, standards, and codes relevant to the decommissioning process.
• Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control

• 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:

• Working in an office environment where regular concentration at a computer screen is required.
• Routine site visits may be required depending on the stage of the project, requiring the use of all applicable safety equipment and absolute adherence to safe work policies/practices, radiation protection policies/practices, and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization.
• Working with minimal supervision and direction – must be self-motivated to achieve desired objectives through deliberate planning and execution of work tasks.
• Willing and able to work extended hours to achieve milestones. Occasional travel may be required.
• May involve special assignments and additional responsibilities as delegated.

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 works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which 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 you with 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-HYBRID

Expected salary

Location

Chalk River, ON

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:33:15 GMT

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