Director, Workforce Management

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology company in Ontario is seeking a Director of Work Management & Resource Planning. This critical role involves leading the planning processes across production, QA, and R&D while ensuring resource allocation aligns with operational demands. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in regulated fields and possesses strong analytical and organizational skills. The company offers competitive benefits and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible hybrid schedules

Educational refund plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a high-pressure production environment.
• Expertise in work planning and schedule management.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning process across teams.
• Forecast labour and equipment requirements.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Work planning

Resource management

Analytical skills

Operational judgment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies and academia partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

The Director of Work Management & Resource Planning is a critical leadership role within a high-intensity radio-isotope production environment. This individual is responsible for ensuring that all short-term and long-term work activities—across all BWXT Medical Production, QA, R&D, Projects, and supporting functions—are planned, resourced, sequenced, and executed in a way that meets production targets while enabling future growth.

Location

On-site in Kanata, ON

Your Day to Day as a Director of Workforce Management

• Lead the integrated planning process for all work across Production, QA, R&D, and Project Engineering, ensuring alignment with daily, weekly, and long-range production objectives.
• Develop and maintain rolling schedules that balance operational demands with R&D experiments, facility maintenance, and project execution activities.
• Coordinate outage planning, equipment availability, and facility readiness to ensure production continuity.
• Forecast labour, equipment, and facility requirements to meet both immediate production demands and future business growth.
• Oversee resource allocation across teams to optimize utilization while minimizing bottlenecks or conflict between operational and development priorities.
• Support capital planning efforts by identifying constraints, capacity limitations, and future resource needs.
• Work closely with Production leadership to ensure daily and weekly work schedules support throughput, quality, and compliance targets.
• Partner with R&D teams to integrate experiments, trials, and technology development activities into the production environment without disruption.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to schedule construction, commissioning, and improvement projects in a manner that minimizes impacts to operations.
• Coordinate with Finance to align resource planning with budget cycles, labour forecasts, and cost-efficiency goals.
• Use KPIs, forecasting tools, and capacity models to monitor workload balance, resource utilization, and schedule adherence.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce downtime, and optimize facility throughput.
• Implement best-practice work management frameworks (e.g., integrated master scheduling, constraint-based planning, daily/weekly production control meetings).
• Ensure all scheduled work complies with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and radiation safety protocols.
• Maintain clear documentation of work planning processes, schedule changes, and resource decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of related experience in a high-pressure production environment, ideally in pharmaceuticals, biotech, nuclear, specialty chemicals, aerospace, or other regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in work planning, scheduling, and resource management, including short-interval control and long-range planning.
• Experience collaborating across multiple operational and technical functions (Production, Engineering, R&D, QA/QC, Projects).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Strong operational judgment and situational awareness in time-sensitive environments.
• Mindset focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Experience with ERP, scheduling, or asset management systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Primavera, MS Project) considered an asset.
• While experience in nuclear medicine or radio-isotope production is an asset, exceptional work planning and cross-functional coordination skills are the primary requirements.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Comprehensive Health Benefits– Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.
• Secure Your Future– Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP)
• Work-Life Balance– Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available
• Help Grow Our Team– Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered
• Employee Referral Program($1,500 and $3,000!).
• Invest in Your Education– Up to $5,250 USD per year through ourEducational Refund Plan.
• Professional Development– Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career.
• Your Wellness Matters– Enjoy gym membership discounts and access to mental health support programs.
• A Welcoming Workplace– Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture that celebrates you.
• Fun & Connection– Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee.Ready to grow with us?

Apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process.

As part of our recruitment practices, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON)at the start of employment is expected to be between $$111,000 and $$157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives anoffer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’scapabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Medical Ltd.embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Medical Ltd.is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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