Engineering Support Manager

Are you looking for a role that will challenge your organizational, coordination, and leadership skills? Can you see yourself enabling engineering teams to deliver innovative science and technology solutions? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you—apply today! Our Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) location is seeking a Science & Technology (S&T) Engineering Support Manager to lead engineering support functions and ensure that science and technology engineering work is planned, controlled, and reported accurately and on time.

What you will be doing!

• Engineering Planning
  • Supervising personnel in the preparation of Design Plans, in accordance with 900-508120-MCP-001 - Design Planning.
  • Supervising personnel in the preparation of Activity Description and Estimates (AD&E) for all D&ER Engineering jobs and tasks.
  • Supervising personnel in the preparation of changes of scope and/or extensions.
  • Supervising personnel in the preparation and presentation of high-level estimates (Level 5 estimates/engineering job triage).
  • Supervising personnel in the preparation of detailed estimates (Level 1-2 estimates).
  • Ensuring that all work executed by the S&T Engineering group is properly planned in accordance with CNL processes and procedures.
• Work Planning Coordination
  • Preparing, reviewing, and supervising design plan schedules using PMO-approved project portfolio management systems.
  • Supporting the S&T Engineering to ensure that jobs, tasks and milestones are finalized on time and budget.
  • Maintaining an effective Project Report and Status database.
  • Generating dashboard performance metrics and recurrent reports for department, Director, GM and VP level, as required.
  • Interfacing with Project Engineers, Designers, Job leads, Design engineers, and contract staff.
• Engineering Change Control
  • Supporting the effective administration of Engineering Change Control in liaison with the Engineering Change Control office.
  • Ensure activities in S&T follow compliance with Configuration Management.
  • Maintaining proactive development of initiatives to promote efficiencies in Configuration Management, Engineering Change Control, and related processes and procedures in relation to the Decommissioning Process.
• Engineering Support leadership
  • Leading a team of Planners, Planning Coordinators, Job Leaders, Mission Leads and Mission Coordinators.
  • Ensuring utilization targets for all staff are met to demonstrate maximum efficiency and effectiveness in resource use.
  • Developing and maintaining core knowledge and skills in engineering technology and design drafting based on the future needs of S&T in alignment with CNL goals. This includes ensuring sufficient training of staff in the various technical disciplines, hiring new staff, and managing productivity and performance.
  • Coordinating with managers of the S&T Engineering department, Project Engineering Managers, and S&T department staff to manage and secure resources for project needs.
  • Synergizing with other S&T managers to recommend and to make informed decisions as to when engineering deliverables are prepared and delivered internally, or by external engineering contractors.
  • Interfacing with the S&T leadership team to understand the future needs of the division, and assisting in creating short-term and long-term goals for the internal S&T engineering team.
• Developing future Leaders through mentoring and transferring skills and knowledge.
• Holding a key position in the S&T Leadership Team, participating in the larger S&T leadership team to achieve the objectives of S&T, Nuclear Laboratories and CNL.
• Developing and maintaining good internal and external relationships to promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensuring Safety is paramount in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University or college degree from an institution of a recognized standing in engineering, architecture, construction, planning, geography or related field.
  • PMP is an asset.
  • P.Eng is an asset.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience with demonstrated exposure to projects in the Canadian nuclear industry, with a good understanding of engineering procedures, work practices and records management system.
  • Extensive experience in Engineering relating to construction or projects.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • In-depth understanding of the types of engineering drawings and documents.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety culture, and Management System policies and procedures.
  • Familiarity with pertinent codes and standards (NBCC, CSA N285.0, CSA B51, ASME BPVC, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, etc.).
  • Good knowledge of nuclear technology and the Canadian nuclear industry.
  • Experience and ability to identify and quantify risks and develop and execute mitigation plans
  • Demonstrated Leadership by way of supervision or management of small teams (direct reports), or complex multidisciplinary projects.
  • Ability to negotiate acceptable timelines and actions for the resolution of Division issues.
  • Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Proven initiative, motivation, and good interpersonal skills to work with peers, internal and external clients.
  • Must be self-motivated and flexible relative to work assignments.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to interface with peers, other company organizations, and Senior Management.
  • Strong planning, budgeting, resourcing, time management, negotiation skills, contract management and administration, and progress reporting for an executive audience.
  • Proven ability to generate efficiencies through existing organizational procedures and develop new methods for work planning and control, aligning with the MCPs for DADE and Configuration Management.
  • Knowledgeable of engineering processes and procedures, such as Engineering Change Control, Design Authority and Design Engineering (DADE), Design Planning, Contracts and Contractor Management, Oversight of Engineering Agencies, and Configuration Management.
  • Knowledgeable in Safety & Licensing, Procurement, QA, Planning and Control, Construction/Installation, and applicable business systems.
  • Good knowledge of processes related to planning, human resources, and the management of people.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability 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.”
    

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.

Why CNL?

Does 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.

From 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.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Onsite

Located 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.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At 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!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [email protected]. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.