Project Leader

Our Chalk River location is looking for a Project Leader to support our Science and Technology (S&T), Business Management Office. Can you see yourself in a role where you will be planning, managing and completing large and complex S&T projects? If so, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Managing the delivery of low- to medium-risk S&T projects to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives to the full satisfaction of customers.
• Project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing. May lead 1-3 projects totalling $1M to $5M annually, over a 1-3 year horizon.
• Assembling a project team including the involvement of project planning coordinators to cost the specific components of the project based on work package breakdown.
• Approving project scope of work and determining project priorities and division of responsibilities.
• Reviewing the project with the Project Team and regularly meeting with the Project Team for updates on deliverables against plan.
• Motivating team members to meet quality, scope cost constraints.
• Securing seconded resources through resource/functional manager to execute the project.
• Establishing and controlling the project scope and manages the risks. Including proper management of deliverables within estimated timeframe and notifying management of issues which could potentially impact the cost and timing of the project.
• Establishing and administering project budgets and schedules and approving changes to the scope of work within project management guidelines.
• Managing and reporting on project performance to clients, management and other stakeholders.
• Approving procurement requisitions within span of financial authorization as delegated.
• Leading the ongoing delivery of project objectives including setting project related performance objectives, providing regular feedback and guidance to project staff and making recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Education
• Bachelor (honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing, OR membership in an Engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization, OR an alternative qualification is a certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Experience
• 1-2 years progressive experience and resulting knowledge of applying 9 Project Management Areas including (Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, and Integration) to medium-risk projects. Experience in the delivery of a project in a regulatory framework.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to nurture and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with a moderate number of internal and some external contacts.
• Ability to build and sustain moderately sized teams; typically between 6 and 12 contracted, seconded, or CNL employees.
• A thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of resources.
• A thorough knowledge of procurement and financial processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook).
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in application of negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in application of contract administration and Research & Development, and oversight to effectively manage the output of external suppliers.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
• Reliability Status which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
  

Working Conditions

• Occasional site visits may be required depending on the stage of the project, requiring the use of all applicable safety equipment and absolute adherence to safe work policies/practices, radiation protection policies/practices and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization.
  
  

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We Offer a Complete Total Rewards Package

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!
  
  

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  
  

Location:

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield . Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.