Are you looking for a role that will challenge you?

Would you like to make a difference in the Environment?

If you answered yes, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site located near Pinawa, Manitoba is looking for a Manager, WL Business and Quality Assurance. Do you like to work in an environment where you will be responsible for finance, budgeting and monitoring, performance and business reporting, and more?  This position additionally works within the parameters of contract deliverables, in accordance with applicable regulations, the WL Total Cost Agreement (TCA), the WL Site Licence, and CNL project management, central technical authority, and business management programs. If this has you interested, then this may be the job for you!

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) employees perform all duties in accordance with established health and safety and regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (i.e. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifying management or supervisor of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers or any other on the premises in a timely manner and in accordance with established reporting requirements.

What will you be doing?

•    Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual client reports, and other executive and Board communications. 
•    Monitoring project performance and generating forecasts for all monthly, quarterly, annual, and lifecycle funding requirements. 
•    Ensuring accurate financial status is reported to stakeholders and management and informing senior management of significant financial or funding problems.
•    Managing, reviewing, monitoring, and analyzing common element budgets, variances, trends, risks, and performance. 
•    Leading the preparation of estimates-at-complete, forecast updates, and baseline changes.
•    Monitoring monthly spends, analyze variances, and recommending appropriate corrective action. 
•    Ensuring senior management is apprised of project performance status, funding, and issues.
•    Providing financial planning, business analysis, and decision support to other areas within Whiteshell Restoration Project (WLRP). 
•    Analyzing and interpreting monthly financial information and developing financial measurement tools and actionable management reports to help monitor and improve management performance.
•    Monitoring and ensuring all Whiteshell TCA deliverables are prepared and provided to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) in accordance with the TCA.
•     Preparing and facilitating formal and informal contractual communication between WLRP, Prime Contracts, and AECL. 
•    Supporting client meetings and data requests and participating in routine client contract meetings. 
•    Leading the preparation of contract variation estimates and draft client communication.
•    Working closely with other safety-related program teams to promote different aspects of a nuclear safety culture.
•    Participating with other members of the management team to achieve WLRP objectives.
•    Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
•    Other duties as assigned by manager.     

What we are looking for:

·       Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security”.

·       University degree in a discipline related to business or finance.

·       Professional accounting accreditation, an asset.

·       Seven (7) to 10 years of increasing responsibility and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, related to business management.

·       Knowledge of project costing and earned value management.

·       Demonstrated experience and success in leading multi-disciplined teams.

·       Experience with contract management is an asset.

·       Experience in the use of continuous improvement tools is an asset.

·       Excellent communication skills and ability to interact, collaborate, and maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and external stakeholders.

·       Strong administrative and organizational skills and the ability to develop, measure, and assess goals; meet commitments and satisfy stakeholders; and adapt to multiple priorities.

·       Cross-functional leadership skills and ability to develop, manage, and implement improvement initiatives.

·       Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

·       Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

·       Exemplary discretion and ability to handle sensitive information and confidential matters with discretion, integrity and ethics.

·       Familiarity with various elements of project management systems and the tools used to plan, implement, track, and report on project performance.

·       Sound knowledge of financial analysis techniques, business analysis, and planning methodology.

·       Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, investigate variances, and provide assessment of future impacts.

·       Proven experience in the acquisition, development, and oversight of human resources.

·       Thorough understanding of corporate policy and procedures, and political sensitivities.

·       Ability to take on adhoc or emergent strategic or management initiatives.

·       Knowledge of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), project costing, earned value management or a similar industry standard for project management.

·       Understanding of N286 Quality Assurance program, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, and nuclear facilities regulating agencies and their requirements.

Working Conditions:

·       Significant computer based work that can require sitting in an office environment for long hours.

·       Working environment is demanding with conflicting time frames and very diverse variety of activities.

·       Performed primarily in an office environment with occasional ability to perform work remotely, subject to business needs.

·       Can entail extended hours on a routine basis (evenings and weekends), the requirement to carry a smart phone, and the need to periodically travel for business.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

·       Compressed work week! You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

  ·       We offer a complete total rewards package:

              o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal days);

              o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;

              o tuition support;

              o and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

·       Clean energy for today and tomorrow.

·       Restore and protect the Environment.

·       Contribute to the health of Canadians.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission.

CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

Location:

 CNL’s Whiteshell Laboratories is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly one hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquility and those who love the outdoors

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