Project Engineer/Professional

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in nuclear science and technology as a Project Engineering Professional, where you will play a key role in the Whiteshell Laboratories Restoration Project. This position involves overseeing and managing decommissioning projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards and promoting safety. You will work with a dynamic team, facing complex engineering challenges and contributing to innovative solutions in a highly respected environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Immediate benefits on day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Compressed workweek for better work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience required.
• Eligible member of a provincial engineering association.
• Experience in nuclear operational or decommissioning environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed decommissioning work packages and schedules.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance during projects.
• Communicate project status effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Education

Honours Bachelor degree in engineering or applied science

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? We are seeking a Project Engineering Professional to support the planning and delivery of work packages in the Whiteshell Laboratories Restoration Project (WLRP) portfolio. Do you have experience planning, managing, and completing large and complex decommissioning projects to the full satisfaction of Project Clients? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Providing oversight of changes in the field during the implementation activities in the decommissioning portfolio.
• Preparing detailed decommissioning work packages, technical documents, work scopes, procedures, estimates and schedules in support of decommissioning projects.
• Performing independent research on industry best practices, complex decommissioning challenges/lessons learned, and presenting arguments in a well-structured manner, suitable for a varied audience.
• Providing innovative solutions to decommissioning and waste management challenges.
• Performing field walk-downs to verify the status of facilities against documented plans.
• Coordinating and monitoring services provided to Decommissioning by external suppliers.
• Participating or leading Pre/Post Job reviews.
• Initiating and maintaining productive relationships with internal service providers. Interfacing with design participants, operations engineers, technical staff and nuclear operators and obtaining technical input, as required, to meet Project and Client requirements.
• Providing exceptional reporting and communication on project status with emphasis on technical issues/solutions.
• Implementing project management methodologies to plan, control and monitor the execution of assigned work, including coordinating internal resources or external contracts that contribute to the project's success.
• Ensuring that deliverables meet the quality objectives of the project and that deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Identifying, assessing, and initiating changes to approved designs, work scopes, budgets, and schedules in accordance with applicable change control processes.
• Representing CNL in a professional capacity and liaising with internal and external design consultants and contractors, regulators, stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and clients.
• Representing CNL interests in the management of contracts with external vendors.
• Travelling to external suppliers, as required, to effectively execute the implementation phases of the project.
• Effective participation in hazard assessment and determination of controls.
• Personally responsible for their own safety.
• Identifying and reporting any real or potential safety hazards, wearing all safety equipment related to your position, and participating in all safety training offered through the facility.
• Adhering to Workplace Safety and health procedures, WHMIS program, keeping current with practices, working in a prudent and safe manner and informing other employees if they are using unsafe work practices or equipment.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
• Being a sponsor when required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Honours Bachelor degree in engineering or applied science from a university of recognized standing, or appropriate certification in a field of specialization pertinent to the position.
  • A Project Management Professional or similar project certification is considered an asset.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of engineering experience and a Member of a provincial professional engineering association (or eligible to be a member), or significant related experience in a field of specialization pertinent to the position.
  • Experience with Federal Environmental Assessments is an asset.
  • Experience with decommissioning a nuclear facility is an asset.
  • Eligible for Membership with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba or other professional organization.
  • Experienced in dealing with engineering and construction contractors.
  • Experience in a nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to think logically through complex problems.
  • Ability to work under pressure, conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent writing skills – must be able to gather, analyze and assemble a variety of technical information. Also required to perform technical and editorial reviews on documents prepared by others.
  • Capable of interpreting complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
  • Excellent computer skills, including document preparation and use of various tools for project planning and presentation, such as spreadsheets and project management software.
  • Contribute to project planning, reporting and managing. This includes development of schedules, budgets, risk plans and other project tools.
  • Exceptionally well organized and an excellent communicator. Able to persuade and influence others. Able to build consensus.
  • Leadership skills and attitude. Desire to help out where needed, vision to foresee future requirements/opportunities, good intuition, imagination, and judgement.
  • Ability to coach peers, give constructive feedback and have the capability to empower others.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook), and CNL’s formal document template and approved forms.
  • Sound knowledge of the National Building Code and National Fire Code and other relevant codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
  • Familiarity with the specific safety regulations, guidelines, standards and codes relevant to the decommissioning process.
  • Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control.
  • Knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures and organization.

• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors. CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabeand the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of thisand we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rightsand title associated with this land.

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