Project Manager

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC); Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is seeking a Project Manager to support planning and execution of engineering programs in nuclear and aerospace technologies. This role requires 3–6 years of project management experience, coordination across teams, and strong communication skills.

CSMC offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a culture focused on technical excellence while working with sensitive technologies that necessitate security clearances.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of project management experience in engineering or technical environments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, and action tracking.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and supplier activities.
• Support risk management, reporting, and milestone readiness.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

About CSMC

CSMC is building Canada’s next generation of advanced energy and aerospace technologies, including nuclear microreactors, quantum sensing systems, and deep‑tech hardware for national‑scale missions.

About the Role

The Project Manager will support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering programs across nuclear, aerospace, and advanced energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, and action tracking
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and supplier activities
• Support risk management, reporting, and milestone readiness
• Prepare project documentation and stakeholder updates

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of project management experience
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or regulated industries
• Exposure to systems engineering or hardware development

Why Join CSMC

CSMC is building technologies that will define Canada’s future in energy, space, and national security. You will work with a world‑class team of engineers, scientists, and mission‑driven innovators solving some of the most challenging technical problems in the country. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation, along with a culture that values ownership, velocity, and technical excellence.

CSMC works with highly sensitive nuclear, defence, and aerospace related technologies. As a result, all CSMC positions require eligibility for federal security screening and export‑control compliance. These requirements are considered Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFORs) under applicable human‑rights legislation.

Eligibility and Security Clearances

To be eligible for employment at CSMC, candidates must be able to meet ALL of the following criteria:

Current Legal Authorization to Work in Canada

• Currently legally authorized to work in Canada
• Able to maintain valid work authorization for the duration of employment

Government of Canada Security Screening

• Able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status or higher
• Able to provide at least 5 years of continuous, verifiable background history
• Willing to undergo identity, employment, education, and criminal background checks

Foreign Influence & Foreign Affiliation Risk Assessment (FIRA)

CSMC works with controlled nuclear and defence technologies, and candidates must be eligible to undergo a Foreign Influence and Foreign Affiliation Risk Assessment, which may include review of:

• Immediate family ties abroad
• Foreign financial, business, or government affiliations

Controlled Goods & Export‑Control Eligibility

• Eligible to access Controlled Goods under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
• Eligible to access export‑controlled technical data under Canadian law
• Willing to undergo additional screening if required
• Able to work on‑site as required for access to secure and controlled workspaces

These requirements are regulatory in nature and are necessary to ensure compliance with federal law and the secure handling of sensitive technologies