Bilingual Project Leader

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Gentilly; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Leader to oversee the decommissioning of reactors at their Gentilly site. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science and significant project management experience, ensuring projects meet client satisfaction and budget requirements. With a strong focus on nuclear science and technology, this role offers the potential to contribute to environmental restoration and public health initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including paid time off

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• At least five years in project management within reactor operations or nuclear decommissioning.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle phases and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of medium-risk decommissioning projects.
• Planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for projects totaling $5M to $10M annually.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Science

Equivalent certification in project management

Job description

Are you a leader eager to make a difference? We’re seeking a Project Leader for our Douglas Point and Gentilly locations to develop long-term decommissioning plans for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) reactors. In this role, you’ll oversee the execution of crucial activities like characterization, engineering, and cost estimates. If managing complex projects while ensuring they meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives excites you, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Leading the delivery of medium-risk decommissioning projects, ensuring objectives are met to the satisfaction of clients.
• Planning, budgeting, and resource allocation; may lead 3-4 projects totaling $5M to $10M annually over 3-5 years.
• Assembling project teams, including planning coordinators, and defining project scope and costs.
• Supporting the Project Manager in defining scope, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Monitoring project progress through regular team meetings and updates.
• Motivating team members to meet quality, scope, and cost constraints.
• Securing resources from functional managers for project execution.
• Managing project scope, risks, and deliverables within estimated timelines and budgets, and informing management of issues.
• Assisting in establishing budgets and schedules, and approving scope changes.
• Reporting on project performance to stakeholders.
• Leading the delivery of project objectives, setting performance goals, and providing feedback.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science, or membership in a recognized professional organization, or equivalent certification in project management.
• Experience: At least five years in project management within reactor operations or nuclear decommissioning, with knowledge of reactor components and design.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle phases and applying project management processes.
• Experience with nine project management areas within medium-risk projects and understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards.

Skills & Abilities:

• Developing and leading project plans.
• Defining scope, setting priorities, managing risks, and monitoring performance.
• Organizing work of moderate teams to achieve deliverables.
• Building cooperative relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of team management, project planning, budgeting, procurement, and negotiation.
• Understanding of contract administration, decommissioning, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of radiation protection principles and contamination control.

Security Clearance Eligibility:

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), requiring 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, or UK.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with regular computer work.
• Site visits requiring safety equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Minimal supervision, self-motivated work approach.
• Extended hours and occasional travel may be required.

Why CNL?

Join us to advance nuclear science and technology for a cleaner, safer world. We offer comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, benefits from day one, tuition support, and a pension. Our mission focuses on clean energy, environmental restoration, and public health.

Location: CNL’s Gentilly-1 Reactor site in Bécancour, Quebec, near Montreal. We promote diversity and inclusion, supporting equitable employment and accommodations for all employees.