What will you be doing!- Serving as Program Manager for Directorate support to the Federal Nuclear Science & Technology (FNST) Work Plan, the Lab Directed Science & Technology (LDST) Work Plan and commercial work within the Directorate.
- Engaging with organizations external to the Directorate.
- Representing CNL and the Directorate, particularly as they relate to the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) FNST Work Plan, LDST Work Plan, and Commercial projects.
- Partnering with line management on program contributors, and Business Development, developing proposals and work plans that address commercial and government sponsor needs.
- Working with other S&T Heads of Directorate (HoD) and Program Managers to integrate overall goals and strategy across S&T into a cohesive plan of work for their respective purview.
- Supporting and working with S&T HoDs and Program Managers to assure the mission's Resource Planning Needs are fully defined, understood, and maintained on a regular basis (includes staffing, supply chain, support services, and facility planning).
- Managing the program of effort for Directorate support to the Portfolio of work.
- Negotiating scope, schedule, budget and performance requirements with the sponsor and CNL line (execution) organizations.
- Overseeing the execution of funded program elements, ensuring that deliverables meet customer requirements and address priorities.
- Fulfilling sponsor reporting requirements.
- Using independent judgment and coordinating with Portfolio, Project Leads, Technical Leads, and Project Controls to identify potential portfolio and project risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, recommending risk acceptance/avoidance, and, when required, developing recovery plans for all aspects of the assigned programs.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:- Education
- Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited institution. An advanced degree is preferred.
- A PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required, and a PgMP certificate from PMI is preferred.
- Experience
- 12 years of directly related project management and technical experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- Experience with and knowledge of nuclear tools, techniques, and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience interacting effectively with all levels of internal and/or external personnel; building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
- Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing effective internal and/or external customer relationships.
- Demonstrated experience working with Canadian Government programs.
- Demonstrated experience in leading the execution of R&D Projects, resource planning and allocation, risk management, EVMS performance, cost and schedule management, and strategic planning.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to absorb information and become knowledgeable in unfamiliar technical areas and environments.
- Skilled in technical, financial, and human management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a program and provide direction to a project team without direct line management.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and be knowledgeable of CNL and the Canadian Federal stakeholders with an interest in innovative nuclear technologies.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- General knowledge of the Federal Nuclear S&T Program and the Laboratory Directed S&T Program is an asset.
- General knowledge of commercial nuclear technologies.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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."
Working Conditions:- Working 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.
Location: HybridLocated 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. Surrounding communities such as
Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke provide access to excellent recreation and a great quality of life.
Please note: This is a
hybrid position, with a combination of
remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
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