Business Analyst

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Manitoba; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Analyst to enhance project operations within a dynamic environment. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics for significant projects, including nuclear facility decommissioning. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in project management, ensuring successful project delivery while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions and contributing positively to environmental remediation efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension

Compressed workweek

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience required.
• Familiarity with decommissioning or construction techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Control Account budgets and schedules.
• Prepare dashboards and project reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Two-year college diploma

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Project management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Our Whiteshell (WL) location is looking for a Business Analyst to support the Business Operations, Performance Assurance (PA) & Quality department. Can you see yourself being a key member of the project team, providing reporting, planning, budgeting, scheduling and forecasting support to one or more projects? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Establishing and maintaining Control Account budgets and schedules.
• Defining the tasks and resources and sequencing the schedule to optimize the completion of the work.
• Building and maintaining project schedules.
• Developing accurate project plans for unique, challenging projects such as decommissioning a nuclear facility.
• Reviewing and approving all resources charged to the Control Account and ensuring their accuracy.
• Monitoring and assessing Control Account performance and preparing variance analyses, including providing trend analysis of all financial and schedule elements of the project.
• Preparing Estimates to Completion for remaining Control Account work scope.
• Providing forecast dates for accomplishing activities and milestones in the Control Account schedule.
• Leading the baseline change control process for revisions to the Control Account’s baseline scope, schedule or budget.
• Preparing dashboards and weekly/monthly/quarterly project reports and contributing to presentations to management, clients and other stakeholders.
• Developing, implementing and managing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Informing management of significant problems concerning Control Account performance.
• Evaluating current strategy to identify opportunities for improvement such as lower cost and faster achievement of deliverables/milestones to achieve high-performance delivery of projects.
• Managing all subcontractor effort that affects Control Account performance.
• Leading or participating in Make/Buy decisions.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Minimum two (2) year college diploma or equivalent education and experience combined with a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience or a minimum of five (5) years experience planning and scheduling work, work management exposure, and have demonstrated the technical ability to assume responsibilities as described above.
  • A project Management Professional or Masters Certificate in Project Management is preferred.
• Experience
  • Familiarity with large industry site facilities and decommissioning or construction techniques and strategies.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with project baselines and earned value management.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) or a similar industry standard for project management.
  • Skill in the use of computer programs, especially project management and reporting tools.
  • Able to build consensus.
  • Excellent integrity, respect of confidence, openness, credibility and sincerity.
  • Aptitude to learn about nuclear decommissioning strategies and techniques.
  • Positive attitude with respect to nuclear regulatory environment and required work planning and execution practices.
  • Desire to help out where needed, vision to foresee future requirements /opportunities, good intuition, imagination, and judgement.
  • Ability to coach peers, give constructive feedback and capability to empower others.
  • Ability to organize and maintain the flow of work and accuracy of records.
  • Must be punctual, dependable and safety-minded.
  • Detail-oriented and has the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and time management are required.
  • The ability to understand detailed information is essential.
  • Conscientious about accuracy.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• 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:

• Must possess physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involves bending, lifting and mobility.
• Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.
• Ability to walk down equipment in the field.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures ranging from +30 to -40 C and perform walk-downs in radiological areas.
• May be required to perform overtime.
• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day - starting at 6 am.

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;
• Pension;
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

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 Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors.

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.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

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