Project Leader, Safe Storage

Spirit Omega Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Omega Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Leader, Safe Storage in Pickering, Ontario. This onsite role leads complex projects across a multidisciplinary portfolio, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery within budget.

The incumbent will manage governance, controls, and stakeholder coordination throughout the lifecycle. The position requires 6+ years of PM experience in nuclear or heavy industry, strong cost/schedule control skills, and effective leadership and communication

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost tracking, forecasting and KPI metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organization, coordination and control of projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Apply project governance related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, change management and reporting.
• Ensure safety, quality, budget and schedule targets are met and document variances.
• Develop WBS, project schedules, cost estimates and risk management plans.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Planning and scheduling

Education

Four-year university degree (Engineering, Business, PM)

Post-secondary PM/Business Economics

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Location: Pickering, ON (100% Onsite)

Contract Duration: 18 Months

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Pay Rate: $80.00/hr - $92.58/hour

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Leader, Safe Storage to lead and oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of complex projects within a multidisciplinary portfolio. The successful candidate will provide project leadership, ensure compliance with project governance requirements, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Important:

Candidates should demonstrate significant project management experience within the nuclear industry or a comparable heavy industrial environment. Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost and schedule performance metrics (CPI, SPI, earned value management), is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organization, coordination, and control of assigned projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout.
• Apply established project management processes and governance related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, change management, communications, reporting, and phase-gating requirements.
• Ensure project objectives and commitments are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, project background documentation, constructability reviews, and funding approval submissions.
• Develop and coordinate:
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Project schedules
  • Cost estimates
  • Risk management plans
  • Project management plans
  • Contract performance specifications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and execution strategies.
• Coordinate design reviews, specification clarifications, procurement activities, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective relationships with engineering, operations, construction, suppliers, and contractors.
• Monitor project performance using project controls and reporting tools, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Assess project risks throughout all stages and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Resolve project issues and support stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Education

• Four-year university degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or another relevant discipline.
• Additional post-secondary education or training in Project Management and/or Business Economics is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Experience

Candidates should possess 6+ years of progressively responsible project management experience, including:

• Managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Developing project requirements, scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Preparing estimates and forecasts.
• Participating in RFP, tendering, contract award, and contract administration processes.
• Managing project execution and project closeout activities.
• Balancing competing priorities related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, and schedule constraints.
• Providing technical guidance, problem-solving, and decision support.

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated project management experience within the nuclear industry or a comparable heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost tracking, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Familiarity with earned value management concepts, including KPI metrics such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Knowledge of generating station equipment, systems, processes, or equivalent industrial operations.
• Understanding of cost accounting and forecasting principles as they relate to project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple contracts and stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting safe storage, refurbishment, asset management, or capital project initiatives within the nuclear sector.

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Thank you for applying. We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the hiring process.

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