Job Description

The mandate of the Projects unit is to deliver projects that range from small modifications or improvements to facility and infrastructure at Chalk River Laboratories (CRL), to large complex new-build construction of buildings, laboratories, and waste management facilities. Projects-led projects usually include concept development, engineering, safety analysis and licensing, technical procurement, construction/installation, commissioning and/or decommissioning work scopes.

The Project Manager, is accountable for the complete delivery of large-scale, high-risk, projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CRL and Projects, characterized as multi-year in duration, often involving substantial safety and licensing requirements with many internal and external regulatory interactions, contracts requiring substantial negotiations of terms and conditions having many work packages, resources and interfaces to manage, and involving a significant financial commitment (typically >$10M annually).

What you will be doing!

• Using extensive knowledge of business and management principles, manages all aspects of project planning, budgeting and resource allocation, through discussions with internal clients to define the scope of the project, deliverables and timing.
• Building and sustaining large project teams, and sets priorities/clarifies goals.
• Reviewing and approving work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules and project changes requested by CNL or internal clients.
• Approving project scopes of work and determines project priorities and responsibilities.
• Establishing and administering project budgets and schedules, and approving changes to them.
• Authorizing project expenditures and procurement requisitions; e.g., purchase orders, invoices and expense claims within higher limits of authority.
• Managing the collective and individual performance of large project team members, (typically more than twelve contracted, seconded and/or CNL staff) through the establishment of project related performance objectives, and the provision of both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisal) mentoring and guidance to ensure project(s) success.
• Motivating project team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
• Defining roles and responsibilities, and managing performance, including discipline, appraisals and merit allocations. Provides constructive feedback including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts.
• Securing external and internal resources to execute the project.
• Establishing and controlling the project scope and manages the risks and regulatory commitments within project scope.
• Managing and reporting on project performance to clients, senior management and other stakeholders.
• Participating in management team meetings related to project performance, priorities and staffing.
• Defining roles and responsibilities, and manages performance by setting objectives, formally evaluating staff performance, adjusting salaries, advancing promotions, taking disciplinary action and managing leave.
• Making decisions on the division of responsibilities and approves work assignments to internal resources and external contractors.
• Responsible for motivating project participants to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaches/mentors others for success.
• Regularly responsible for the delivery of large scale, high-risk, projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CRL and ISRP/PNL, characterized as multi-year in duration, often involving substantial safety and licensing requirements with many internal and external regulatory interactions, contracts requiring substantial negotiation of terms and conditions, having many work packages, resources and interfaces to manage, and involving a significant financial commitment (typically >$10M annually).
• Responsible for ensuring that all Project Team members use applicable safety equipment and adhere to safe work policies/practices, radiation protection policies/practices and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization

What we are looking for:

• Degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences, business or commerce and an excellent track record for leading large projects to successful conclusion.

Achieved PMP or AACE certification. * Ten years of progressively responsible project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a senior or lead project capacity.

• Experience in applying all of the nine project management knowledge areas (Scope; Cost; Time; QA; Communications; Human Resources; Risk; Procurement; Integration), to large, high risk projects.
• Experience in all of the typical phases of a project lifecycle (i.e., Project Definition; Concept Development; Detailed Design; Construction; Commissioning; and Decommissioning phases).
• Knowledge and experience in applying the processes for initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing is required.
• Extensive understanding of federal licensing regulations, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards. S/he has extensive knowledge of the interrelationship of the outputs and interdependencies of those functions engaged to provide project activities of CNL\xe2\x80\x99s project management and review process (SRC; OCE Review; IOB; Safety & Licensing).
• Extensive knowledge of processes related to strategic planning, human resources, and the management of people. S/he has strong general management skills, including planning, budgeting, resourcing, time management, negotiation skills, contract management and administration, and progress reporting for an executive audience.

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 pace setters, 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:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that\xe2\x80\x99s right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!

Location:
CNL\xe2\x80\x99s 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 need with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

About CNL:
CNL is Canada\'s premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.

Our Priorities:

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

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.

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, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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