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Do you like reviewing and approving work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules, and project changes? Do you enjoy establishing and controlling the project scope and managing the risks and regulatory commitments within the project scope? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Project Manager; apply today!\nWhat will you be doing! \nDelivering large-scale projects of critical significance to the ongoing success of CNL, characterized by being 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.\nUsing extensive knowledge of business and management principles, managing all aspects of project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, and engaging in discussions with internal clients to define the project's scope, deliverables, and timing. \nBuilding and sustaining large project teams, and setting priorities/clarifying goals. \nReviewing and approving work breakdowns, cost estimates, baseline schedules, and project changes requested by CNL or internal clients. \nApproving project scopes of work and determining project priorities and responsibilities. \nEstablishing and administering project budgets and schedules, and approving changes to them. \nAuthorizing project expenditures and procurement requisitions (e.g., purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims) within higher limits of authority. \nManaging 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 providing both formal and informal performance feedback (appraisals), mentoring, and guidance to ensure project(s) success. \nMotivating project team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and coaching/mentoring others for success. \nDefining roles and responsibilities, and managing performance, including discipline, appraisals, and merit allocations. Providing constructive feedback, including disciplinary action if required or the termination/re-negotiation of external contracts. \nSecuring external and internal resources to execute the project. \nEstablishing and controlling the project scope, and managing risks and regulatory commitments within it. \nManaging and reporting on project performance to clients, senior management, and other stakeholders. \nParticipating in management team meetings related to project performance, priorities, and staffing.\nSustaining large, competent, multi-dimensional project teams to deliver the project objectives. \nDefining roles and responsibilities and managing performance by setting objectives, formally evaluating staff performance, adjusting salaries, advancing promotions, taking disciplinary action, and managing leave.\nMaking decisions on the division of responsibilities and approving work assignments to internal resources and external contractors. \nDelivering large-scale, high-risk projects of critical significance to the ongoing successes, characterized by being 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). \nEnsuring 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.\nOther duties as assigned by your manager. \nWhat we are looking for:\nEducation A degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, applied/building sciences, business or commerce\nPMP or AACE certification is an asset.\n\n ExperienceTen years of progressively responsible project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a senior or lead project capacity.\nDemonstrated experience applying all nine project management knowledge areas (Scope, Cost, Time, QA, Communications, Human Resources, Risk, Procurement, and Integration) to large, high-risk projects.\nDemonstrated experience in all typical phases of the project lifecycle (i.e., Project Definition, Concept Development, Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Decommissioning).\n\n Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge and experience in applying the processes of initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing are required in each phase.\nAn extensive understanding of federal licensing regulations, nuclear codes and standards, and environmental regulations and standards. \nExtensive understanding of the interrelationships among the outputs and interdependencies of the functions engaged in providing project activities for CNL’s project management and review process (SRC; OCE Review; IOB; Safety & Licensing).\nDemonsrated excellent track record of leading large projects to successful conclusion.\n\n Security Clearance Eligibility RequiredReliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), 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.” \n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.\n\nWhy CNL?\nDoes the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders-pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.\nFrom building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation -we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.\nWhat We Offer: A Total Rewards Package\nWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:\nPaid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days\nBenefits effective Day One - no waiting period \nTuition support to help you keep learning and growing \nA defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long-term financial security\nDo Our Priorities Resonate with You?\nDelivering clean energy for today and tomorrow \nRestoring and protecting the environment \nContributing to the health of Canadians\nIf so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!\nLocation: Onsite\nLocated in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.\nPlease note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.\nOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion\nAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!\nWe are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:\nRespect\nTeamwork\nAccountability\nSafety\nIntegrity\nExcellence\nThese values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.\nCNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via . 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