Project Officer/Engineer

Location

Toronto/Ignace

Employment Category

Regular Full-Time

Department

Site Characterization

Job Reference

10355

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 (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is 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 Section Manager, Data Acquisition, the incumbent will provide project management expertise and guidance and be responsible for the development and coordination of the technical aspects, of their assigned projects to support the Site Characterization field activities, such as drilling programs.

Working in a matrix organization, the incumbent will plan, schedule, predict and manage their assigned projects to assure all projects outputs are aligned with Project requirements from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

o Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to interact effectively with project staff.

o 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.

o Excellent planning and organizational skills with keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills decisiveness, and sound judgement

Assets:

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.

This role requires travel to site.

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.