Our Nuclear Canada business is experiencing significant growth driven by planned international and domestic New Build projects. Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, the New Build Incubator team is responsible for developing new nuclear strategies, advancing early‑stage opportunities, and executing initiatives that are in the critical pre‑project phases to cultivate a successful deployment of new nuclear builds. Proposals Develop capture plans, proposal strategies, and maintain client relationships to successfully capture business opportunities in the target regions. Lead the capture team on proposal preparations. Project Planning & Scope Definition Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and execution strategies. Define project scope and deliverables in accordance with contract documents and client requirements. Establish work breakdown structures, execution plans, and performance benchmarks. Develop business cases aligned with the organization strategy. Strategically plan, develop, and execute projects to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives, including feasibility studies, consulting assignments, and early project works. Team Leadership & Coordination Assemble and lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary project team across engineering, integration, construction management, and support functions. Foster collaboration and clear communication among all stakeholders to ensure project cohesion and success. Accountable for all aspects of one or more projects and for leading all team members to meet safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual requirements. People Management Maintain supervisory organizational structure and oversee career development of assigned project personnel. Recruit, interview, and select staff with appropriate skills; coordinate with functional managers to implement training and development programs. Make informed decisions on human resource matters in collaboration with Labour Relations to resolve performance issues. Contract & Risk Management Accountable for contract administration, including scope control, change management, and subcontractor/vendor oversight. Accountable for risk management, leveraging analysis such as Monte Carlo simulations and contingency draw‑down curves. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance standards. Safety & Quality Assurance Enforce adherence to safety protocols and quality standards across all project activities. Develop and implement safety programs, training initiatives, and corrective action plans to uphold performance excellence. Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety, including compliance with corporate and client safety programs. Lead development and enforcement of training, corrective action programs, and performance standards related to safety. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project health and progress. Establish robust reporting protocols to meet contract, corporate, and stakeholder oversight requirements. Procurement & Supply Chain Management Oversee procurement strategies, contract scope, change control, and flow‑down requirements from parent contracts to subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure governance and compliance throughout the supply chain. Stakeholder Communication Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment and transparency. Ethical & Regulatory Compliance Ensure all project activities comply with corporate ethics, cybersecurity standards, import‑export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols. About You Educational Background: BSc in Business, Engineering or equivalent is an asset. Certifications: PMP, MBA, and/or P. Eng certification is an asset. Project Experience: 15+ years of experience in nuclear or major infrastructure business development, bid development, and/or leading or supporting projects in construction, manufacturing, or engineering services. Nuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects is an asset. Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications is considered an asset. Nuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles. Project Delivery: Understanding of project delivery methodology, including earned value, critical path scheduling, prime contract and subcontract management, procurement and supply chain methodology, inspection and test plans, and large EPC work including sub‑contracts and prime contract management. Quality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry. Team Building: Ability to build and inspire teams ( 20 FTE) to work towards common goals. People Management: Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model. Leadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture. Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture. Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills; demonstrated oral and written communication abilities. Necessary Competencies Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance. Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders. Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability. Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge. Performs well under stress. Delegates effectively. Integrity and trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality. Customer focus. Team player, shares knowledge. Ability to understand, plan, and execute in alignment with the overall business unit’s strategies and needs. Required Interfaces Customers, Government officials, suppliers, affiliates, Candu Partners. Senior executives, department functional managers. Trades personnel. Work Location(S) Candu Energy Pickering or Sheridan Park offices in Mississauga. Various other work locations (suppliers, project interfaces) as required. Frequent travels to, or relocation to customer site as required. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. 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