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We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology and to apply our extensive knowledge to service the BWR/PWR market. Our expertise includes: Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) engineering, Balance of Plant (BOP) engineering, Plant Life Management and Extension, Retube Tooling Systems, Inspection and Maintenance Services, Steam Generator Replacement, Plant Equipment Refurbishment and Retrofits.\nOur Nuclear Canada business is experiencing significant growth driven in part by planned New Build projects underway internationally and domestically. Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, has entered into an agreement with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to deliver the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). The project is spearheading the deployment of the GEH BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) before the end of the decade. It will be the first grid-scale SMR deployed in Canada.\nThe Tooling Project Lead will report to the Project Manager-Tooling and will be responsible for the full life cycle of tooling, from design and development to manufacturing/refurbishment, testing and delivery. This role requires close stakeholder management of engineering, manufacturing, and vendors, as well as leadership of project team members. The Tooling Project Lead is expected to have experience in project delivery and project execution methodology, including an understanding of engineering, procurement, contract management and project controls principles.\nYour role\nProject Planning and Scope Definition: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Define the project scope and deliverables in compliance with contract documents and client requirements.\nTeam Leadership and Coordination: Assemble and lead a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among engineering, procurement, quality, and other stakeholders.\nPeople Management: Maintain supervisory org. and mange career development of assigned project resources to the betterment of the individuals, the project and the business. Assemble a project team through recruiting, interviewing and/or selecting staff with appropriate skills and establishing training and development programs suitable for the work. This generally requires close coordination with functional managers from various functions (engineering, project controls, safety, quality etc.). Make effective decisions/recommendations on human resource issues, work closely with Labour Relations as required to effectively resolve work performance issues within the project.\nContract and Risk Management: Manage all aspects of contract administration, including scope and change control, subcontractor and supplier management, and risk management. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance. Accountable for rigorous risk analysis in accordance with corporate standards.\nSafety and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality requirements. Develop and enforce safety programs, training, and corrective action plans to maintain high performance standards.\nPerformance Monitoring and Reporting: Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health and performance. Establish rigorous reporting protocols to meet contract, corporate, and project-specific oversight requirements.\nProcurement and Supply Chain Management: Responsible for all contract management, including scope & change control, requirements management, subcontractor and supplier management and governance for any flow-down requirements from the parent contract to subs and vendors.\nStakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure effective communication and coordination to keep all parties informed and aligned with project goals. Establish and maintain strong relationships with management, suppliers and other project stakeholders.\nEthical and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with corporate standards of ethical conduct, cyber-security, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols.\nNuclear Safety: Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety, including adherence with corporate and customer safety programs, development and enforcement of necessary training and requirements, adherence to corrective action programs and enforcement of performance standards for all of the above.\nThese responsibilities ensure that the Tooling Project Lead maintains high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the process.\nNecessary competencies:\nDemonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance.\nPlans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders.\nSeeks and accepts responsibility and accountability.\nPossesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge.\nPerform well under stress.\nDelegates effectively.\nIntegrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality.\nCustomer Focus.\nTeam Player, Shares Knowledge.\nRequired interfaces:\nCustomers, suppliers, Candu Partners.\nSenior executives, department functional managers.\nWork location(s):\nThe project team are located at Candu’s head office in Mississauga.\nTravel to various vendor locations as required.\nAbout you\nEducational Background: BSc in Engineering or equivalent is an asset.\nCertifications: PMP certification is an asset.\nNuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear Reactor Retube projects is an asset.\nProject Experience: 8+ years of experience leading or supporting projects in procurement, construction, manufacturing, or engineering services.\nTechnical Skills: Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications is considered an asset.\nProject Delivery: Understanding of project delivery methodology, including earned value, critical path scheduling, prime contract and subcontract management, procurement and supply chain methodology, and inspection and test plans. Understanding of large EPC work including subcontracts, prime contract management.\nSafety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.\nNuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.\nTeam Building: Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals.\nPeople Management: Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model.\nLeadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture.\nQuality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.\nCommunication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities.\nRewards & benefits\nExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.\nEnjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.\nMake the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.\nAnd take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.\nBe rewarded. Find out more.\nAbout AtkinsRéalis\nWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.\nFind out more.\nAdditional information\nAtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.\nBy submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.\nAppropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).\nSuccessful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.\nWorker Type\nEmployeeJob Type\nRegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. 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