Project Officer / Engineer
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area near Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.
Project Officer / Engineer
Fulltime – One (1) Position Available
Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East
OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Field Data Acquisition, the incumbent will provide project management expertise, technical guidance, and be responsible for the development, coordination, and management of environmental fieldwork contracts conducted as part of the Site Characterization Project.
Working in a matrix organization, the incumbent will plan, schedule, and manage their assigned projects to ensure all project outputs are aligned with contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of complex environmental fieldwork contracts.
- Undertake and be responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and monitoring of assigned projects.
- Develop project execution strategies and plans for assigned environmental fieldwork contracts, including objectives and scope definitions, cost estimates, and schedule in accordance with applicable organizational governance.
- Assist with the development and continuous improvement of Project systems, processes and tools to enhance quality, efficiency, and output related to environmental fieldwork programs.
- Manage consultants, suppliers, and contractors to ensure alignment on requirements, review progress, and address deviations from plans.
- Provide advice and guidance to others involved in the interconnected and cross project activities.
- Arrange and lead meetings as required to coordinate requirements, schedule, and priorities between internal stakeholders and client functions.
- Develop reports and dashboards to report on Project status and progress, as required.
- Monitor compliance of internal and contracted projects to applicable standards, practices, QA/QC policies, and specifications.
- Verify vendor invoices to support payments.
- Review detailed cost variance reports and provide variance explanations and recommendations for over and under expenditures, and take corrective action when required.
- Provide support for contractor dispute resolution process between the NWMO and contractors including making recommendations on how to progress the project.
- Promote and support a strong safety culture within the NWMO and ensure HSE requirements are met or exceeded.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- A four-year bachelor’s degree in an environmental or related engineering or science field or an equivalent level of education.
- A strong practical knowledge in managing environmental fieldwork contracts, including experience and knowledge in best practices related to planning, execution, and closing out of assigned projects.
- A period of over 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
- Experience with full contract management lifecycle. This experience should include the management of complex technical projects from concept through to operations and managing the technical aspects of field projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning environmental field studies, including overseeing development of design requirements (focus on owners’ design, operational and maintenance needs embedded in them).
- Financial knowledge to provide cost estimates and forecasts relating to fieldwork activities.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and obtain cooperation from a diverse group of internal and external project stakeholders, which requires:
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to interact effectively with project staff.
- Experience establishing effective working relationships with contractors and consultants, to resolve issues arising in contracts.
- Good negotiating skills required when dealing with contract changes and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills decisiveness, and sound judgement
Preferred
- P.Eng or P.Geo or alternative relevant professional certification is an asset.
- A PMP certification is an asset
- Experience with community engagement is an asset.
Other Information
Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.
Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.
NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.
We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.
The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.
The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us.