Director of Engineering and Nuclear Services

Job Description

Our Nuclear subsector is a vital pillar of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources, and Industry) sector, supporting clients from coast to coast. Our dynamic team offers a comprehensive range of services, from technical study preparation in niche areas to project management, detailed design, and site services for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that not only meet but exceed the highest industry standards.

To fuel our growth, WSP is on the lookout for a visionary Director of Engineering and Nuclear Services. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, resource management, and project delivery, all while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will spearhead the nuclear division, bringing a wealth of experience in nuclear engineering, engineering processes, and standards. With strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in service delivery, the candidate will possess the technical expertise to meet client needs and have established connections within the nuclear industry. A relentless focus on client service excellence and a steadfast adherence to a culture of safety and quality are essential.

This position will ideally be located in Ontario, ideally the GTA.

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges!

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What You Can Expect To Do Here:

• You will lead and manage a team of professionals, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation;
• You will provide technical guidance as appropriate and be accountable for the technical work undertaken by the team;
• You will develop and implement strategic plans for nuclear services, ensuring alignment with company objectives;
• You will own processes, policies, and procedures related to nuclear engineering, quality, and training;
• You will lead the team who will manage and coordinate the design interface between the Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) and Balance of Plant (BOP) portions of a nuclear power plant;
• You will ensure department deliverables in projects or advisory services are produced in accordance with budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements;
• You will manage training programs and establish a nuclear safety culture;
• You will oversee the growth of the Safety Analysis team from an operational and management perspective;
• You will own the quality program across Canada and integrate with other WSP national and global teams ensuring that work is conducted in accordance with applicable Engineering and Quality Assurance procedures, and in accordance with the contract, applicable specifications, and technical requirements including but not limited to N-Qual;
• You will interface with stakeholders, including Engineering peers, Procurement, Construction representatives, and prospective equipment and/or system vendors, to ensure system designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and that the resulting designs are constructable, operable, and maintainable;
• You will manage joint pursuits across WSP nuclear teams, providing resource skills assessments and capability assessments in partnership with HR;
• You will collaborate with other departments to integrate nuclear services into broader company initiatives.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring To WSP:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field;
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in nuclear operations, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role;
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or equivalent in your province of residence;
• Proven experience project managing complex nuclear projects;
• A proven leader with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality;
• Proven experience in Strategic Planning, including:
• In-depth knowledge of nuclear systems, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements;
• Strong technical expertise in nuclear engineering, excellent leadership and management skills, and a proven track record of successful project delivery;
• Strong knowledge of nuclear codes and standards, as well as nuclear operations safety culture, design guidelines, and security regulations;
• Experience managing engineering work with significant interfacing requirements with other engineering teams including Licensing, Safety Analysis, Civil / Structural, and Electrical/I&C.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (CSA N286), and quality standards (CSA N299).
• Experience managing and/or performing work under nuclear Codes and Standards such as CSA N285, CSA N299, etc.
• This position may require occasional travel to project and industry organization sites;
• The role involves working in both office and field environments.
• Security Clearance with Public Services and Procurement Canada is a condition of employment.
• Promoting a culture where safety and quality of work is an overriding priority;
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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