OPEN: Operations Specialist

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Operations Specialist

Resume Due Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP4

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work:  35 hours (candidates may be required to work more than 44 hours per week – please only apply if you are able to support the project work)

Location:  177 Tie Road, Tiverton (Hybrid – 2 days remote)

Rate: $74-$84

Job Overview

• The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee construction, maintenance, modification, and project execution activities in a complex power generation environment.
• This includes supporting multi-disciplinary work involving civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical activities, while helping ensure work is planned and carried out safely, efficiently, and in alignment with applicable procedures, standards, and project requirements.
• The role involves developing and maintaining day-to-day work plans and project schedules, assessing work scope and sequencing, identifying required labour, materials, tools, equipment, access needs, and field conditions, and determining practical approaches to complete assigned work.
• The successful candidate will help integrate construction activities with schedule milestones, site logistics, resource availability, quality requirements, and safety and environmental expectations.
• Key accountabilities include tracking and reporting project progress, updating schedules and action plans, identifying risks, barriers, and schedule impacts, supporting resolution of emerging issues, maintaining field records, and contributing to cost and schedule forecasts, estimates, and variance explanations.
• The role also supports project and contract administration, contractor coordination, construction readiness, constructability reviews, procurement activities, contract changes, invoice review, and contract closeout as required.
• The successful candidate will work closely with project management, engineering, station staff, contractors, trades, and other stakeholders to coordinate work, reduce conflicts, and support effective field execution.
• The role will also promote safe work practices, support environmental and quality requirements, participate in meetings, briefings, assessments, and improvement activities, and help ensure work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in construction, maintenance, project execution, or a related field.
• This is typically gained through completion of secondary school plus three years of further concentrated study in a post-secondary technical education, or through an equivalent recognized skilled trade apprenticeship program.
• A combination of education and experience in construction, modification, or maintenance within a power generation, industrial, nuclear, or similarly complex environment is required.
• Experience with project planning, scheduling, field coordination, contractor oversight, contract administration, safety, quality, cost control, and multi-disciplinary work execution is considered an asset.
• The candidate should have strong communication, coordination, planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, along with the ability to interpret drawings, procedures, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Relevant trade certification, project management training, construction management training, safety training, or other related professional credentials would be considered assets.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

CPUS Engineering employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment process to enhance efficiency and consistency. These tools may assist with activities such as application screening, candidate evaluation, and summarization of interview feedback.

AI-generated outputs are intended to supplement, not replace, human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers who exercise professional discretion in reviewing and assessing candidate information alongside any AI-generated insights.

CPUS Engineering ensures that the use of AI in recruitment complies with all applicable employment laws, human rights legislation, and privacy regulations. The organization is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process.