Project Control Coordinator I - Remote

The Project Control Coordinator (PCC) reports to the Director of the S&T Business Management Office, in the Science and Technology organization. The PCC takes a lead role in the establishment of project management systems used for the planning and control of projects. The PCC has the responsibility for the production and updating of Work Breakdown Structures, project schedules, cost estimates, and various control databases. They perform analysis, progress monitoring and reporting. The PCC interacts daily with work package leaders, gathering and analyzing critical project performance information, investigating variances and initiating corrective action. The PCC may take a lead in the preparation of scope, schedule and cost management plans, writing reports, chairing meetings and delivering presentations. The PCC may be required to assist junior staff, and take on other duties as assigned by management.

• Coordinate the scope definition and assist in the preparation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).


• Work closely with Project Lead team during the preparation, maintenance and close out of the baseline and working project schedules.


• Analyze the schedule performance of the project and help identify variances, monitor trends, recommend and implement corrective actions and changes.


• Obtain and monitor actual cost expenditure information and measure project progress performance using Earned Value Analysis.


• Coordinate changes to scope and cost, and ensure full compliance with CNL’s Change Control Process.


• Coordinate the production and maintenance of the project risk register.


• Perform schedule, cost, and/or risk analysis when required.


• Coordinate and maintain the resourcing and cost loading of schedules.


• Support Project Controls team in the planning and control framework, including definition of hierarchies, coding and account structures required for tracking, analysis and performance measurement for both cost and effort.


• Verify the legitimacy of changes, identify variances, and recommend and implement corrective actions.


• Support Project & Program Costs team in the cost estimating and budgeting processes as and when required.


• Participate in project review meetings and make presentations of project information.


• Work with contractors & consultants on construction schedule and incorporate contractor schedule into the master P6 schedule.


• Conduct Critical Path analyses with project team and provide corrective actions or solution for deviation utilising “what if process”.


• Receive progress update from contractor and project team and update P6 master schedule.


• Manage and maintain the change control process for respective project.

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant field from an accredited post-secondary school. In the absence of post-secondary education, one (1) year project controls experience.


• PMP or CAPM certification is considered an asset.


• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and processes, as recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and a proven ability to apply this knowledge in the project control of large and complex undertakings, especially those related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change control.


• Working knowledge of Primavera is required


• Strong computer skills are required. Advanced level capability in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and MS Access. Working knowledge of MS Visio, and ImpAct is required. Able to learn/use document management system and other CNL applications as required


• Proven ability to network across multiple teams and at different levels within the organization.


• Outstanding organizational skills and oral and written communication capabilities. Adept at synthesizing complex information and distilling such information into clear and concise messages for written reports or oral presentations.


• Demonstrates questioning attitude and has the ability to assimilate complex data and recommends solutions.


• Proven ability to apply knowledge of Earned Value Analysis.


• Understanding of the methods and resources used by functions engaged to perform project activities e.g. engineering, licensing, quality assurance, procurement, manufacturing, etc., as well as the deliverables typically produced. Recommends improvements to other CNL functions.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.


• An ability to learn other systems such as Cobra, Merlin and RDPlan.


• Demonstrated strong work ethic, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.

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”.

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.

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


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


• tuition support


• and a pension!

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.


• Restore and protect the Environment.


• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:
CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.

CNL works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. Our Work from Home employees are provided with the equipment required to be successful: laptop, monitor, external keyboard and mouse etc. Of course, we always love a visit to site when possible!

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.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.