Project Leader II

Framatome North America; Pickering; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement - RRSP match

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Framatome Canada Ltd. in Ontario seeks a project manager to lead and coordinate small to mid-size projects within larger programs, guiding teams to meet quality, reliability, cost and timing objectives.

You will develop plans, schedules and materials, act as the primary interface with clients and management, and ensure delivery while applying Framatome PM practices. The role offers a competitive CAD salary, health, retirement benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related project management experience.
• Knowledge of the project management development plan and PM practices.
• Strong communication with staff, vendors and customers.
• Solid problem-solving with root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects or elements within larger programs under supervision.
• Prepare project plans, schedules and materials to meet objectives.
• Apply PM methods to deliver low-risk projects and satisfy client needs.
• Serve as primary interface between project team, management and client.
• Assign tasks, timetables and responsibilities for the project team.
• Coordinate activities including personnel, materials and equipment.
• Forecast needed skills to meet project objectives.
• Oversee timely invoicing and payments from customers.
• Apply technical expertise to improve solutions across the product life cycle.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling & planning

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Invoice management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Provide project leadership on smaller projects and/or manage elements and functions within larger projects under the direct supervision of higher level, project manager.
• Prepare project plans/schedules/materials to achieve project quality, reliability, cost and timing objectives.
• Utilize approved project management methods and processes to execute low risk projects of existing technology and methods to meet client needs and expectations.
• Provide primary interface between project team, management and client.
• Develop assignments, timetables and responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate multiple project activities including organizing and directing personnel, materials and equipment; utilizes team building skills to ensure satisfactory project performance.
• Define and forecast needed skills to meet project objectives.
• Manage the timely issuance and payment of customer invoices.
• Utilize existing and/or acquired technical expertise to find improved technical solutions to support the product life cycle/replacement of current Framatome technologies.
• Actively participate in solving technical issues identified by project management, business line management or by customer request with the objective to increase business opportunities for Framatome Canada Ltd.
• Must obtain Framatome specific Project Management Certification upon hire.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the project management development plan, implementation and administration.
• Business and/or technical expertise in a related technical or professional capacity.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills with emphasis on 'root cause' analysis.
• Excellent report development and presentation skills.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $85,000-110,000 CAD, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple supplemental medical, dental & vision plans, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and voluntary plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: RRSP with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 7 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

With roots dating back to 1964—just two years after Ontario’s first power-generating reactor began operation—Framatome Canada has become a leading provider of services and engineering expertise for the Canadian and global CANDU market. Built on a strong reputation and a steadfast commitment to excellence, our teams deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑generation reactor solutions that support safe and efficient operations.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment opportunities that require access to information subject to export control regulations must satisfy compliance requirements of the U.S. and applicable home-country laws. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background screening.