Director Site and Decommissioning Projects

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory partners with a leading Canadian energy organization to recruit a Director, Site and Decommissioning Projects. This strategic role directs safe, cost-effective planning for a landmark nuclear decommissioning effort, guiding a multidisciplinary team and aligning with regulators and Indigenous Nations.

You will own end-state strategies, Gate 4 approvals, budgets, and governance, while mentoring staff and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering, scientific, or managerial background with expertise in the nuclear field.
• 10+ years in program or project management, leading teams or portfolios.
• Experience in decommissioning, site remediation, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for site and decommissioning project portfolio.
• Lead decommissioning projects through Gate 4 with ownership of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and baselines.
• Develop and implement end-state strategies covering remediation, land use, and waste management.
• Engage Indigenous Nations, regulators, and stakeholders; represent the company in reviews and audits.
• Oversee handoff to delivery organizations and support execution with lessons learned.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Help shape the future of one of Canada's most significant environmental restoration projects.

ML6 is partnering with a leading Canadian energy organization to find a passionate, strategic leader for a rare opportunity: directing the safe, cost-effective planning of a landmark nuclear decommissioning effort.

As Director, Site and Decommissioning Projects, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team, guide the long-term site end-state strategy, and work alongside Indigenous Nations, regulators, and industry partners to deliver lasting results for the site and the communities around it.

If you're ready to take on work with real legacy and real impact, we'd love to talk.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight for the site and decommissioning project portfolio, aligned with site end-state objectives, corporate priorities, and regulatory commitments.
• Lead major decommissioning projects through to Gate 4 approval under the companies Gating and Sanctioning process, while owning scope, schedule, cost, risk, and technical baselines.
• Lead development and implementation of the end-state strategy, covering environmental remediation, land use, infrastructure disposition, waste management, and regulatory closure.
• Lead engagement with Indigenous Nations and communities, regulators (including CNSC), government agencies, local stakeholders, and industry partners, and represent the company in consultations, reviews, and audits.
• Oversee the handoff of approved projects to delivery organizations and support them through execution, capturing lessons learned along the way.
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure all work meets regulatory, licence, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Mentor and develop project management and technical staff, set clear accountability, and build an inclusive, high-performing team across line and matrixed resources.
• Steward budgets and resources, recommend investment and priority decisions, and report to senior leadership and governance committees.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Engineering, scientific, or managerial background with expertise in the nuclear field.
• At least 10 years in program or project management, including leading project teams and/or project portfolios.
• Experience in decommissioning, mine closures, site remediation, excavation, and trenching
• Strong grounding in the technical and regulatory aspects of nuclear and conventional operations, with the ability to apply and explain regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of the Nuclear Safety Act (an asset).
• Broad knowledge of nuclear decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste management, and industry best practices.
• Understanding of CNL governance, project sanctioning, and strategic planning.
• Proven leadership and the ability to achieve results through others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills across all levels and organizations.
• Business sense and financial knowledge to plan, manage, and monitor budgets.
• Experience managing major projects or large programs, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong team-building, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Sound judgment, diplomacy, and resilience in a high-accountability environment.
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs or ladders in industrial and nuclear work environments, and to respond to site alarms and safety signals