Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Project Business Analyst


PayCompetitive
LocationPinawa/Manitoba
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 8103

      Are you looking for a role that will have you working in an environment where you will be responsible for providing planning, budgeting, scheduling and forecasting support? Can you see yourself collaborating with Project Managers to develop budgets, schedules, performance metrics and coordinating tasks among team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for a Project Business Analyst to join the core project team to support all aspects of project management. Apply today!

      What will you be doing!

      • Establishing and maintaining budgets, schedules and scopes of work.
      • Defining the tasks and resources, and sequencing the schedule to optimize the completion of the work.
      • Building and maintaining project schedules.
      • Developing accurate project plans for unique, challenging projects such as decommissioning a nuclear facility and/or designing and building infrastructure projects.
      • Reviewing and approving all resources charged to the Control account and ensuring accuracy.
      • Monitoring and assessing Control Account performance, and preparing variance analyses.
      • Preparing Estimates to Completion for the remaining Control Account work scope.
      • Providing forecast dates for accomplishing activities and milestones in the Control Account schedule.
      • Leading the baseline change control process for any revisions to the Control Account’s baseline.
      • Preparing dashboards and weekly/monthly/quarterly project reports and contributing to presentations to management, clients and other stakeholders.
      • Developing, implementing and managing corrective actions, as appropriate.
      • Informing management of significant problems concerning Control Account performance.
      • Preparing Earned Value Management financial and business operations/performance reports for management to clearly articulate emerging issues and communicate planned courses of action.
      • Preparing contract management documentation and maintaining awareness of contract data requirements and other contract deliverables.
      • Managing all subcontractor efforts that affect Control Account performance.
      • Leading or participating in Make/Buy decisions.
      • Identifying potential technical, schedule and cost risks and making effective use of the risk management tools.
      • Preparing estimates, forecasting dates for accomplishing activities and milestones.
      • Employing change control process for any revisions to the baseline.
      • Supporting all customer meetings and data requests pertaining to the Control Account.
      • Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
      • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

      What we are looking for:

      • Education
        • Minimum two (2) year college diploma or equivalent education and experience combined with a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience OR
        • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience planning and scheduling work, work management exposure, and demonstrated technical ability to assume responsibilities as described above.
        • A Project Management Professional or Master’s Certificate in Project Management is preferred.
      • Experience
        • Familiarity with large industry site facilities, decommissioning, or construction techniques and strategies.
        • Extensive knowledge and experience with project baselines and earned value management.
      • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
        • Knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) or a similar industry standard for project management.
        • Skilled in the use of computer programs, especially project management and reporting tools.
        • Exceptionally well organized and an excellent communicator, with the ability to persuade and influence others. Able to build consensus.
        • Excellent integrity, respect of confidences, open, credible and sincere.
        • Aptitude to learn about nuclear decommissioning strategies and techniques.
        • Ability to promote and support a safety-first mindset in project planning and stakeholder engagement.
        • Leadership skills and attitude.
        • Ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in work scope.
        • Ability to coach peers, give constructive feedback and the capability to empower others.
        • Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
        • Ability to prioritize and use time management skills.
        • Ability to understand detailed information is essential.
        • Demonstrates responsibility and is accountable for accurately handling the details associated with one’s work.
        • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
        • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
        • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
      • 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:

      • We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
      • Must possess normal physical agility necessary to perform all aspects of the work that involve bending, lifting and mobility.
      • Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing and using equipment as required.
      • Ability to walk down equipment in the field, periodically observe field execution and correlate field to status updates and variance reporting.
      • Must be able to work outdoors in various temperatures ranging from +30 to -40 °c and perform walk-downs in radiological areas.

      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 pacesetters 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.

      We offer a complete total rewards package :

      • Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
      • Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
      • Tuition support;
      • Pension and,
      • A compressed workweek allows you 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, and at CNL, we value this!


      Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

      • Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
      • Restore and protect the Environment.
      • Contribute to the health of Canadians.

      Location:

      CNL ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors.
      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. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
      CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including 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 regarding 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.
  • About the company

      Canadian Nuclear Laboratories research facilities are located in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada, approximately 180km north-west of Ottawa.