OPEN: Sr. Project Controls Specialist

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Resume Due Date: Monday, March 9^th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 26-023

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location:  1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Work Mode: 100% On Site

Hourly Range: $90 – $95

Job Overview

Successful candidate will be responsible to develop comprehensive project governance manuals for each project phase (Preliminary Planning and Design, Detailed Engineering, Execution, Commissioning & Closeout) in alignment with nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.  The forecast end dates for each of the manuals are as follows:

1. Preliminary Planning and Design
2. Detailed Engineering
3. Execution
4. Commissioning and Closeout – TBD

Key Responsibilities:

Manual Development:

• Draft, edit, and finalize governance manuals for each project phase.
• Ensure manuals address project controls, decision gates, quality assurance, risk management, safety, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Facilitate and document input from subject matter experts (engineering, finance, safety, operations, regulatory, etc.).
• Lead or participate in workshops, interviews, and review sessions.

Regulatory Alignment:

• Ensure all documentation meets applicable nuclear regulations, industry best practices (e.g., CSA, INPO, IAEA, CII), and internal company policies.

Version Control and Review:

• Manage document revisions, track feedback, and maintain version history.
• Coordinate formal reviews and approvals.

Training and Handover:

• Prepare summary materials or presentations to support training and implementation of the governance manuals.
• Provide handover documentation at project completion.

Deliverables

• Preliminary Planning & Design Manual
• Detailed Engineering Manual
• Execution Manual
• Commissioning & Closeout Manual
• Templates/ Desktop Guides – Review
• Meeting notes, workshop summaries, and feedback logs
• Documented review and approval records
• Final handover package (including summary/training materials)

Reporting and Communication

• Regular progress updates to project leadership.
• Participation in project governance and steering committee meetings as needed.
• Escalation protocol for unresolved issues or risks.

Performance Metrics

• Adherence to project schedule and quality standards.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with process and deliverables.
• Successful regulatory and internal approval of manuals.

Other Requirements

• Adherence to all confidentiality and security protocols
• Use of designated document management and collaboration tools ([e.g., SharePoint, Teams])
• Willingness to travel to project sites or participate in in-person workshops if required
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in project scope or regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing governance documents/manuals for nuclear projects.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear regulatory frameworks and project delivery processes, CII, industry best practices.
• Strong facilitation, interviewing, and technical writing skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in complex, regulated environments.

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.