Project Lead in Mississauga

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world for more than 60 years. 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.

Our 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.

The 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.

Your role

• Project 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.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Assemble and lead a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among engineering, procurement, quality, and other stakeholders.
• People Management: Maintain supervisory organization and manage career development of assigned project resources. Assemble a project team through recruiting, interviewing and/or selecting staff with appropriate skills and establishing training and development programs suitable for the work.
• Contract and Risk Management: Manage all aspects of contract administration, including scope and change control, subcontractor and supplier management, and risk management.
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to safety standards and quality requirements. Develop and enforce safety programs, training, and corrective action plans.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project health and performance.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Responsible for all contract management, including scope & change control, requirements management, subcontractor and supplier management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ethical and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with corporate standards of ethical conduct.
• Nuclear Safety: Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety.

These responsibilities ensure that the Tooling Project Lead maintains high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the process.

Necessary competencies:

• Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance.
• Plans and communicates effectively.
• Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability.
• Possesses excellent judgment.
• Perform well under stress.
• Delegates effectively.
• Integrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality.
• Customer Focus.
• Team Player, Shares Knowledge.

Required interfaces:

• Customers, suppliers, Candu Partners.
• Senior executives, department functional managers.

Work location(s): The project team are located at Candu's head office in Mississauga. Travel to various vendor locations as required.

About you

• Educational Background: BSc in Engineering or equivalent is an asset.
• Certifications: PMP certification is an asset.
• Nuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear Reactor Retube projects is an asset.
• Project Experience: 8+ years of experience leading or supporting projects in procurement, construction, manufacturing, or engineering services.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications is considered an asset.
• Project Delivery: Understanding of project delivery methodology.
• Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.
• Nuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.
• Team Building: Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals.
• People Management: Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model.
• Leadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Quality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

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