OPEN: Assistant Project Lead

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Lead to support the Project Manager in scoping, planning, execution and closeout for nuclear-related initiatives at our Pickering site.

The role involves coordinating design changes, preparing specifications and bid packages, evaluating tenders, and supporting contract administration. You will help prepare progress reports, maintain schedules, and ensure safety, governance and quality practices on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience within project engineering.
• Ideal candidates will have worked in Nuclear Projects and Engineering environment; position will require the individual to be a Nuclear Energy Worker.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage interrelationships of internal/external groups.
• Willingness to lead meetings and give presentations.
• Interface with vendors and manage internal vendor relationships.
• Interest in fast-paced environments with initiative and self-motivation.
• Understanding of governance and procedures with analytical approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating, facilitating and driving project scoping, planning, execution, and close out.
• Assist with clarification of design and specification requirements and arrange for changes.
• Assist with engineering design changes using the client’s change control process.
• Prepare specifications, bid packages, evaluate tenders, and purchasing recommendations.
• Prepare decision documents to evaluate options balancing costs and schedule.
• Coordinate information for assigned projects and input into planning.
• Provide oversight of contractors’ schedules with scope, risks, budgets and constraints.
• Maintain liaison with construction contractor on safety, documents, permits, and turnover records.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and recommend award.
• Manage contracts including payments and change orders.
• Assist with project reports and progress meetings.
• Maintain awareness of corporate procedures and project control standards.
• Ensure process compliance during project execution and escalate if needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Vendor liaison

Team player

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Nuclear Energy Worker

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Assistant Project Lead

Resume Due Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 26-101

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP2

Duration: 24 months

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering,

Work Mode: 100% onsite

Travel: 25%

Hourly Range: $60 – $65

Job Overview

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating, facilitating and driving project scoping, planning, execution, and close out.
• Assist with the clarification of design and specification requirements, and arrange for necessary changes.
• Assist Project Manager or other team members with engineering design changes using our clients engineering change control process.
• Assist with the preparation of specifications, bid packages, evaluation of tenders, and purchasing recommendations.
• Assist with the preparation of decision documents to evaluate and assess options to achieving the best results for the project considering costs and schedule.
• Assist with the preparation and coordinate the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning.
• Provide oversight of construction contractors integrated, logically tied, resource loaded project schedules which incorporate identified scope, risks, estimates/budgets and constraints that support effective project management and field execution.
• Maintain close liaison with construction contractor on matters involving conventional and nuclear safety during all stages of the project; engineering documents and construction work plans; purchasing, handling and storage of materials and tools; work protection and work permits; detailed execution planning and readiness preparations; daily progress reporting and schedule performance; completion of turnover documentation and quality records and other related issues.
• Assist with the evaluation vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and make recommendation for contract award that provides the best value to our client
• Initiate, manage, and administer contracts including payments and change orders
• Assist Project Manager with regular project reports such as level one summaries and participate in regular process progress meetings.
• Maintain awareness of, and keep all project parties informed of latest construction, budgeting, estimating and scheduling practices and other corporate procedures. Review and maintain awareness of all corporate and local procedures pertinent to project control and administration.
• Maintain process compliance during project execution and advise supervisor if compliance cannot be achieved.

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience within project engineering

• Ideal candidates will have worked in Nuclear Projects and Engineering environment; position will require the individual to be a Nuclear Energy Worker
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements
• Willingness to develop verbal communication skills and be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations
• Have experience and/or willingness to interface with vendors
• Have a strong interest in fast-paced, challenging work environments where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets
• Basic understanding in executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach
• Knowledge of nuclear ECC Process (Engineering Change Control);
• Knowledge and experience interfacing with station, scheduling and work control.
• Working towards obtaining Mortification Team Leader (MTL) Qualification (QUAL 42293)

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CPUS Engineering employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment process to enhance efficiency and consistency. These tools may assist with activities such as application screening, candidate evaluation, and summarization of interview feedback.

AI-generated outputs are intended to supplement, not replace, human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers who exercise professional discretion in reviewing and assessing candidate information alongside any AI-generated insights.

CPUS Engineering ensures that the use of AI in recruitment complies with all applicable employment laws, human rights legislation, and privacy regulations. The organization is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process.