Project Control Coordinator Hiring Campaign

PROJECT CONTROL COORDINATOR HIRING CAMPAIGN

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself coordinating and supporting complex projects that contribute to Canada's nuclear science, environmental stewardship, and clean-up mission? Does the idea of planning schedules, monitoring costs, managing risks, supporting project teams, and driving project success bring you satisfaction?

If you're an experienced project controls professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. Our Chalk River location is seeking Project Control Coordinators (Levels I, II & III) through a hiring campaign designed to identify the best-fit candidates across a range of experience levels. Successful candidates will support a diverse portfolio of Capital, Science & Technology, and Decommissioning & Waste Management projects while being matched to the appropriate PCC level based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

If you answered yes, then this may be the opportunity for you. Apply today!

Please note that this posting is intended to establish a talent pool, and appointments will be made only as operational requirements arise. Submission of an application does not guarantee an immediate placement, but successful candidates may be contacted as suitable vacancies become available.

What you will be doing!

• Project Planning and Controls
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
  • Developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules using Primavera P6 and other project controls tools.
  • Assisting with or leading project baseline development and maintenance.
  • Supporting project sanctioning, gating, and approval documentation.
  • Performing schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and performance monitoring.
  • Tracking progress and providing project performance reporting.
• Cost Management and Earned Value
  • Supporting or leading project cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities.
  • Monitoring actual expenditures and evaluating project performance.
  • Performing Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and variance reporting.
  • Preparing and presenting financial forecasts and resource demand information.
  • Supporting accrual management, invoice review, and contract administration activities.
• Risk and Change Management
  • Assisting with or leading development and maintenance of project risk registers.
  • Analyzing project risks and opportunities and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Supporting or administering project change control processes.
  • Coordinating scope, scheduling, and cost changes while maintaining configuration control requirements.
  • Project Reporting and Communication.
  • Preparing project reports, presentations, dashboards, and management briefings.
  • Participating in project review meetings and stakeholder engagements.
  • Gathering, analyzing, and communicating project performance information.
  • Maintaining project documentation and records management requirements.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Building strong working relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within project controls processes.
  • At senior levels, providing mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior project controls personnel.
  • Contributing to the development and enhancement of project controls systems, procedures, and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University degree or college diploma in Project Management, Business, Commerce, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • The following certifications are considered assets and may be required depending on the level of appointment:
    • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)
    • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
    • Other relevant project management, scheduling, cost estimating, or project controls certifications
• Experience
  • Experience level expectations will depend on an individual's placement within the Project Control Coordinator (PCC) Levels I-III framework.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise reports and presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience working with project controls and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and industry best practices.
  • Understanding of scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management processes.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management principles and performance measurement techniques.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong judgment, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• 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.