OPEN: Junior Technical Staff

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

Job summary

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a Junior Technical Staff to support project management activities in Pickering, Ontario.

This 24-month, on-site role requires collaboration with senior engineers on nuclear-related projects and governance processes. The candidate will assist in scoping, planning, execution, and close-out activities, coordinate design changes, and help prepare specifications and tender documents.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience within project engineering.
• Ideal candidates will have worked in Nuclear Projects and Engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating, facilitating and driving project scoping, planning, execution, and close out.
• Assist with design changes using the client’s engineering change control process.
• Prepare specifications, bid packages, tenders evaluation, and purchasing recommendations.
• Prepare decision documents to evaluate options balancing cost and schedule.
• Coordinate information for assigned projects and input into planning.
• Provide oversight of contractor schedules with identified scope, risks and budgets.
• Maintain liaison with construction contractor on safety, documents, plans, and permits.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and assist with contract awards for best value.
• Manage contracts including payments and change orders.
• Support regular project reports and progress meetings.

Skills

Project engineering

Nuclear projects

Vendor interface

Meetings & presentations

Team player

Tools

ECC Process

MTL Qualification

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Junior Technical Staff

Resume Due Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 26-104

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP2

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work:35 hoursper week

Location: Pickering

Work Mode: 100% on Site

Hourly Range: $60 – $65

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 requires 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 our client’s ECC Process (Engineering Change Control);
• Knowledge and experience interfacing with station, scheduling and work control.
• Working towards obtaining Modification Team Leader (MTL) Qualification (QUAL 42293)

Key Accountabilities

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 client’s 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 administrate 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.

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.