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Project Site Manager, Nuclear

WSP

New Brunswick

Hybrid

CAD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New Brunswick is seeking a Project Site Manager specializing in nuclear projects. The role involves overseeing project execution from initiation to close-out, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and has 8-10 years of project management experience, preferably in the nuclear sector. Strong leadership, communication, and bilingual skills are highly valued. This position supports a hybrid work environment and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pay
Flexible work options
Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare
Wellness platform
Savings programs

Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of project management experience in the nuclear or energy sector is an asset.
  • Proven experience managing site operations and client relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian nuclear regulations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution of projects from initiation to close-out.
  • Act as primary contact for all site-related activities.
  • Lead and motivate on-site teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Negotiation
Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear)
Job description

The Opportunity:

OurNuclearsubsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.

WSP is currently seeking an experiencedProject Site Manager, Nuclearto join one of our Ontario or New Brunswick offices. Several projects will require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.

This position will be responsible forsupporting the project management team on site in delivering nuclear project and program deliverables on complex projects, where nuclear safety culture is of paramount importance.

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why WSP?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofInclusionandBelonging
  • OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • OurHybrid Work Policy- a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
  • ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
  • A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:
Project Delivery
  • Oversee the execution of projects at the client site from initiation to close-out, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams on-site (engineering, environmental, project controls).
  • Apply project management best practices aligned with WSP’s PMO standards.
Client Relationship & Business Development
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all site-related activities.
  • Identify new business opportunities and support the expansion of WSP’s services.
  • Contribute to proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
Team Leadership
  • Lead and motivate on-site teams, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Support recruitment and talent development to meet site needs.
Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to Canadian nuclear industry standards, regulatory requirements, and WSP governance frameworks.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project and operational risks.
What you'll bring to WSP:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear).
  • 8–10 years of project management experience, in the nuclear or energy sector is an asset.
  • Proven experience managing site operations and client relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian nuclear regulations and stakeholders.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Bilingual (English/French) strongly preferred.

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