Section Managers, Technical Oversight

Responsibilities

• Support the development of design oversight strategies for the NWMOs design and engineering work, including oversight policies, procedures, instructions, and plans.
• Lead staff to provide independent technical reviews.
• Support the preparation of technical input and engineering advice for review and approval.
• Participate in technical correspondence with the design team and assist in tracking the implementation of engineering directions.
• Support the coordination of third‑party reviews and external SME reviews, providing technical input and participating in review activities.
• Analyze and interpret the implications and impacts of revised or new regulatory and/or government policies, proposals, or requirements on existing Design Basis of projects.
• Maintain a list of codes and standards needed for each engineering project.
• Propose necessary training on codes and standards.
• Support and maintain established technical programs, such as the Safeguards Program and the Ageing Management Program, ensuring alignment with operational goals and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field; or an equivalent level of education.
• Over 8‑10 years of experience in an engineering or science design/construction consulting project(s), nuclear facility operations, or other relevant technical project work, including minimum 3 years of relevant technical leadership or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports and/or project team.
• Contract management of multi‑year technical contracts for design development and manufacturing/construction management.
• Project management, including planning, resourcing, schedule tracking and risk management techniques, of mid‑size to large engineering projects related to nuclear, mining, oil/gas, infrastructure, or aerospace sectors.
• Demonstrable robust technical writing skills.
• Strong professional presentation skills to present information to senior leadership and to respond to questions from regulatory officials, public officials, contractors, siting community members, the general public, and other stakeholders.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work within and lead a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Self‑directed learner who displays initiative, problem recognition, synthesis and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong organizational skills with the competence to prioritize work in a multi‑priority environment based on established deadlines.
• An understanding of both technical and social aspects of the NWMOs projects.
• Highly motivated individual dedicated to excellence and teamwork collaboration.

• Engineering backgrounds:
  System/Process Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Management/Engineering, Nuclear Operations.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario (P. Eng.) is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in nuclear design and construction projects or nuclear facility operations is considered a strong asset.
• Advanced engineering degree is an asset.
• Experience working on federally designated and/or federally regulated projects is an asset.
• Experience working on mid‑size to large‑scale industrial construction projects (e.g., nuclear, oil/gas, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience working in controlled design development environment with Conduct of Engineering and Engineering Change Control Processes is an asset.
• Ability to adapt and apply existing best practices and industry standards to the NWMO context is an asset.
• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is an asset.