Senior Project Specialist

the Opportunity; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the nuclear industry is seeking a Senior Project Specialist to support project management activities in Peterborough. The role involves governance alignment, project auditing, and implementing process improvements. Successful candidates will possess relevant project management experience and strong organizational skills, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible schedules

100% coverage of medical/dental/vision premiums

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral and Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Project Controls and/or Project Management.
• Experience in Canadian Nuclear Industry preferred.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in project setup and governance.
• Conduct periodic project audits to ensure compliance.
• Support development of cost-schedule integration procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Earned Value Management

Communication

Process Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Primavera (P6)

SAP

Job description

At Westinghouse innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day. We continuously work towards providing cutting-edge products and services that are not only needed for today but for our tomorrow.

Yet thinking differently must go beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business. In doing so we can drive greater efficiency create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

One area where innovative thinking can be impactful is sustainability. Protecting our planet and restoring our earth are not abstract concepts because of the carbon-free technology our teams create and deploy. From the efficient and economical AP1000 nuclear plant to the new eVinci micro-reactor for remote energy applications we are leading the way with the development of new nuclear technologies that will enable us to share the benefits of this reliable clean safe and economical source of energy for generations to come.

Focused on our customers success Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights CANDU expertise collaborative mindset and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canadas energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals.

Fueled by a team of more than 200 experts in 6 offices across Canada we have been advancing the art and science of nuclear power plant design and operations for more than 60 years. When it comes to operating nuclear power plants utilities need a partner that understands what it takes to maximize safety performance and longevity. Westinghouse is the proven choice for end-to-end services and technologies from fuel manufacturing through to decommissioning and waste management.

Senior Project Specialist Peterborough or Burlington Ontario Canada (Hybrid working arrangement of up to 3 days per week onsite)

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

About the Opportunity

Westinghouse Electric Canada is a leading supplier of custom equipment process systems and engineering consultant services for the Nuclear industry in successful candidate will join an innovative team that supports Westinghouses mission to provide clean energy solutions.

The Senior Project Specialist will support Project Managers and Project Control Specialists in project set-up and kick-off activities to ensure alignment with Westinghouse PMO governance and best practices. They will provide leadership and support throughout the life of the projects for re-baselining data checks and internal compliance audits and consolidated portfolio level reporting and monitoring. They will support process improvement initiatives including procedure updates PM and PCS training implementation of lessons learned and corrective actions.

What will you do

Your day to day :

• Assist Project Managers in project set-up and kick-off to align with WEC PMO governance
• Work with Project Managers to develop initial project schedule lead resource loading and project baselining activities
• Support project re-baselining as required throughout the project
• Ensure project WBS alignment between SAP cost and P6 schedule and data accuracy to support project EVM
• Conduct periodic project audits to ensure compliance to procedures and identify areas for improvement
• Recommend and support corrective actions and lessons learned implementation to improve overall portfolio performance
• Support development of procedures and standard practice for project cost-schedule integration
• Generate consolidated weekly schedule lookahead reports to support alignment with cross-functional department resource planning
• Prepare regular schedule compliance reports to monitor trending for missed tasks / delays
• Occasional travel to company locations to interface with onsite staff

What will you bring

Who you are :

• Bachelors degree Business or engineering preferred
• 8 years of experience in Project Controls and / or Project Management with a preference for Canadian Nuclear Industry experience
• PMP is an asset but not required
• Experienced in Primavera (P6) scheduling
• Experienced in Earned Value Management
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in developing processes and procedures
• SAP or other enterprise software experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication clear and concise
• Aptitude towards a fast-paced work environment and decision making

What will you get

Why Westinghouse

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer :

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations Flextime Sick / Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical / dental / vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation driven global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township PA we have over 9000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting .

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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