Field Data Acquisition Manager

Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is seeking a Field Data Acquisition Manager to oversee data acquisition and project management within the Site Characterization Project. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and engaging with diverse stakeholders including First Nations and Metis. This management-level position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary with health benefits and a pension plan.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in geoscience.
• 10 years of experience in geoscience and site characterization.
• P.Geo or P.Eng required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee key Site Characterization Project data acquisition.
• Ensure health, safety and environment requirements are met.
• Plan, implement and manage budgetary responsibilities of the SC Project.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or related field

P.Geo or P.Eng certification

Job description

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and in the future.

Field Data Acquisition Manager

Fulltime – One (1) Position available

Position Location:Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Site Characterization and working collaboratively across the project team, the Field Data Acquisition Manager will be accountable for managing and overseeing key Site Characterization (SC) Project data acquisition and reporting objectives. The Manager, Site Characterization will provide contract and project management leadership related to SC Project fieldwork and data collection. The incumbent will act as a coach and mentor and manage staff engaged in contract management, data acquisition, data reporting and tracking for the SC Project. The Manager, Site Characterization will actively promote and support a strong safety culture within their department and the organization and ensure the Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements are met or exceeded.

• Manage and actively promote and support a strong safety culture with contractors and staff, and ensure health, safety and environment requirements are met or exceeded.
• Manage and supervise a team carrying out the data acquisition work, including contract management for fieldwork activities, data review, data tracking and reporting for the SC Project. Facilitate the planning, analyzing and organizing of their work, giving advice, guidance and direction as necessary.
• Responsible for contracting, managing and ultimately delivering data and data reports resulting from SC Project work that meet the applicable regulatory and quality requirements and his aligned with hosting commitments .
• In conjunction with other Department staff, develop, implement and maintain detailed work methods for staff, in a working environment which is consistent with the philosophy and goals of continuous quality improvement. Act as a coach and facilitator to create and sustain a co-operative and supportive team environment, actively working with staff to provide training and empower them to attain optimal work performance with a high level of personal responsibility and self-management.
• Demonstrate openness and trust through the sharing of information, and by being visible and accessible to employees to enhance and develop their skills and provide support and counselling on career planning.
• Provide day-to-day interpretation and application of the negotiated agreements with bargaining agents as they affect the rights, obligations and working conditions of employees.
• Make effective recommendations on human resource issues, including hiring, discharge and discipline, and effectively resolve work performance problems. Provide clear expectations and performance measures, meaningful feedback and recognize and reward achievements.
• Plan, implement and manage the budgetary and financial responsibilities of the SC Project. Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with the NWMO’s policies and procedures.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance quality, efficiency and output.
• Communicate regularly with other managers, departments and other designated contacts within the organization to understand competing priorities.
• Represent the NWMO and participate in (and develop staff to participate in) in public engagement activities related to SC Project work, including engaging with First Nations and Metis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in geoscience or site characterization related field.
• P.Geo or P.Eng required.
• 10 years of experience in geoscience and site characterization activities. This experience should include progressing positions of responsible leadership, management or supervisory positions.
• This is a management level position requiring occasional extended hours.
• Requires overnight travel between 15%-25% (average 2 nights per month).
• The incumbent will bring an optimal combination of the following qualifications:
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective project management skills.
• An understanding of both technical and social aspects of the APM program.

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

NWMO currently operates in ahybrid work model of 3 days in the office(Tuesdays being universal)and 2 days working from home.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing toReconciliationin all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, pleasecontact us.