Are you ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a Project Manager to oversee a variety of projects at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), ranging from small modifications to large-scale new construction. In this role, you will lead projects involving concept development, engineering, safety analysis, licensing, technical procurement, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning. If you have experience in these areas, we want to hear from you! Apply today!
What you will be doing!
- Delivering large-scale projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CNL, characterized by multi-year durations, substantial safety and licensing requirements, numerous internal and external regulatory interactions, complex contracts requiring extensive negotiations, and the management of various work packages, resources, and interfaces, all involving a significant financial commitment.
- Using extensive knowledge of business and management principles, manages all aspects of project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing.
- Building and sustaining large project teams, and sets priorities/clarifies goals.
- Reviewing and approving work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules and project changes requested by CNL or internal clients.
- Approving project scopes of work and determines project priorities and responsibilities.
- Establishing and administering project budgets and schedules, and approves changes to them.
- Authorizing project expenditures and procurement requisitions; e.g., purchase orders, invoices and expense claims within higher limits of authority.
- Managing the collective and individual performance of large project team members, (typically more than twelve contracted, seconded and/or CNL staff) through the establishment of project related performance objectives, and the provision of both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisal) mentoring and guidance to ensure project(s) success.
- Motivating project team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
- Defining roles and responsibilities, and manages performance, including discipline, appraisals and merit allocations. Provides constructive feedback including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts.
- Securing external and internal resources to execute the project.
- Establishing and controlling the project scope and manages the risks and regulatory commitments within project scope.
- Managing and reports on project performance to clients, senior management and other stakeholders.
- Participating in management team meetings related to project performance, priorities and staffing.
- Defining roles and responsibilities, and manages performance by setting objectives, formally evaluating staff performance, adjusting salaries, advancing promotions, taking disciplinary action and managing leave.
- Making decisions on the division of responsibilities and approves work assignments to internal resources and external contractors.
- Responsible for motivating project participants to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
- Regularly responsible for the delivery of large scale, high-risk, projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CRL and ISRP/PNL, characterized as multi-year in duration, often involving substantial safety and licensing requirements with many internal and external regulatory interactions, contracts requiring substantial negotiation of terms and conditions, having many work packages, resources and interfaces to manage, and involving a significant financial commitment (typically >$10M annually).
- Responsible for ensuring that all Project Team members use applicable safety equipment and adhere to safe work policies/practices, radiation protection policies/practices and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Has a degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences, business or commerce and an excellent track record for leading large projects to successful conclusion.
- Has achieved PMP or AACE certification.
- Experience
- Has at least ten years of progressively responsible project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a senior or lead project capacity.
- Has demonstrated experience in applying all of the nine project management knowledge areas (Scope; Cost; Time; QA; Communications; Human Resources; Risk; Procurement; Integration), to large, high risk projects.
- Has demonstrated experience in all of the typical phases of a project lifecycle (i.e., Project Definition; Concept Development; Detailed Design; Construction; Commissioning; and Decommissioning phases).
- Within each phase, knowledge and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing is required.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Has an extensive understanding of federal licensing regulations, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards. S/he has extensive knowledge of the interrelationship of the outputs and interdependencies of those functions engaged to provide project activities of CNL’s project management and review process (SRC; OCE Review; IOB; Safety & Licensing).
- Has extensive knowledge of processes related to strategic planning, human resources, and the management of people. S/he has 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.”
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 here 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.
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