Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the potential hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.
Project Manager, Construction
One (1) Position Available – Contract to December 2028
Position Location: Site based - Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street
The Project Manager - Construction is accountable for leading the delivery of the Centre of Expertise (CoE) Project through its construction, commissioning, and turn-over phases.
The role serves as NWMO’s primary day-to-day project delivery lead and on-site coordination resource, facilitating communication, issue resolution, and decision-making between NWMO, the design vendor, the construction contractor, and other external parties. This role will proactively monitor field execution and project performance, identify potential risks or issues to maintaining project targets, help resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and provide recommendations to NWMO leadership for key decisions through established project governance processes.
They will provide oversight and input on the vendor’s detailed design deliverables during the design phase, coordinate between NWMO, the lead design vendor, and other external parties for any necessary approvals, and will provide regular oversight of the construction contractor’s field execution activities during the construction phase in Ignace, Ontario.
The role requires a proactive and collaborative project manager with construction oversight capability who can challenge assumptions, manage risks, identify potential deficiencies, and maintain alignment with project commitments while supporting community integration.
Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.
We offer a competitive base salary and health care benefits.
The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.
The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.
