Project Support Job Details | Kinectrics

Kinectrics AES, Inc.; Tiverton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinectrics AES, Inc. is hiring a temporary Project Support professional based in Kincardine, Ontario. In this role, you will support various projects, work closely with project managers, and contribute to planning and execution activities. The ideal candidate will hold a 4-year engineering degree, possess strong organizational skills, and have experience in an engineering consulting environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a thriving company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Significant training and personal development opportunities

Diverse and supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Completion of a 4-year university degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience of working in an engineering consulting environment.
• Training or qualifications in project management (e.g., PMP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for various projects.
• Participate in the preparation of project costs reports.
• Lead execution of modifications in the field based on approved design changes.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining project schedules and cost control system and documentation for the project.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Prepare and present project progress reports and status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and action items.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.

Skills

Organization

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Project Management Software Proficiency

Education

4-year university degree in engineering

Job description

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Project Support

Employment Type: Temporary

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: 665 Philip Place Unit 5, Kincardine, ON

Department: Kinectrics NCL Inc.

Reports to: Vice President Bruce Sites & Nuclear Services

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation : We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you’ll see the real impact of your work, apply today.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

As part of the Kinectrics NCL team, provide support for various projects. This position is required to be at the project site. This position requires working closely with the project manager, engineering leads, project services personnel and contractors. A strong understanding of work break down structures is required, Field execution for modifications as well as planning and scheduling, forecasting and change control processes are also required.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the preparation of project costs reports.
• Lead execution of modifications in the field based on approved design changes.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining project schedules and cost control system and documentation for the project.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Prepare and present project progress reports and status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and action items.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Responsible for maintaining change control, cost reports and cash flows.
• Monitor schedule float and critical path, person-hours and cost progress to establish trends and assist in cost forecasts.
• Initiate the preparation of estimates for contract scope changes.
• Review invoices against purchase orders and contracts for accuracy and certification of payments.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Completion of a 4-year university degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Requires highly effective skills in organization and planning.
• Detail and goal-oriented.
• Strong business computer skills.
• Experience of working in an engineering consulting environment.
• Training or qualifications in project management (e.g., PMP) is an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience in project controls or field engineering work on EPC & EPCM type projects.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.
• Innovative, enthusiastic and ready to be part of our dynamic team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset
• A period of at least 4 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

This position is located at the Kinectrics office in Kincardine, ON. Occasional travel to the Kinectrics offices in Toronto, ON will be required.

No relocation expenses will be covered.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.