Our client is currently seeking an Interface Specialist for an opportunity in the Port Hope Area (clean-up) Initiative (PHAI). If you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading projects/teams in contaminated site remediation and 10 years related construction work experience, than this may be the opportunity for you!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
-Work under the direction of the Chief Engineer in coordinating and overseeing engineering design/construction activities related to various aspects of the PHAI (including 2 long-term waste management facilities and remediation of contaminated sites in the Port Hope area).
-Interact directly with Public Works & Government Services Canada (PHGSC) hired construction supervisors, contractors and other contributing parties involved in remediation and construction activities.
-Interface with the Waste Facility Operations Team and Compliance staff to ensure contract specifications and designs and regulatory requirements are being met.
-Provide expert advice and lead development of practical and economical solutions to specific engineering problems.
-Evaluate technical progress on construction activities, studies and plans against standards, objectives and contract specifications. Provide advanced technological advice and support as needed.
-Interface between municipal staff and project staff to ensure that municipal standards, requests and input is incorporated into development of the project as appropriate.
-Review/recommend acceptance of contractor change orders/associated design revisions to ensure consistency with existing designs. Participate in the preparation and review of as-builts, work plans and related documents supporting the remediation and development of the long-term waste management facilities.

Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years’ PROVEN experience executing projects/leading project teams dealing with contaminated site remediation (radiological/chemical/hazardous/industrial wastes). This includes providing guidance to contractors/consultants in developing execution plans and field changes, experience in low level radioactive waste or hazardous chemical/industrial waste management containment system construction.
-10+ years’ related construction work experience.
-University degree in an engineering or applied science field, or equivalent experience resulting in knowledge of an engineering speciality (ie. Hazardous/radioactive waste management systems).
-10+ years’ related construction work experience.
-Broad knowledge of available technology for low-level radioactive waste management solutions, contaminated site remediation requirements, landfill design, radiation and environment protection and monitoring would be an asset.
-Registration or eligibility for membership in a professional engineering association (P.Eng.) is desirable.
-Proven experience with contract management and interacting/influencing contractors/consultants.
-Mature knowledge of Project Management principles and hands-on experience in the management of construction and engineering activities during various phases of the PHAI (concept, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning).
-High level of creative thinking and demonstrate initiative by keeping abreast of developments/technologies related to low-level radioactive waste management and related subjects.
-Proven “team player”, able to motivate themselves and their team members and display strong leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively with staff members of varying disciplines.
-Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Our client, a leader in Nuclear Innovation and Sustainable Development, has been providing safe and innovative applications from nuclear technology for over six decades.  Some of their most notable undertakings can be found in areas as diverse as physics, chemistry and biology, among others.

As a full-time employee with this award-winning firm, you can expect to deliver an impressive array of services ranging from R&D, engineering and design to waste management and specialized technology. Operating under the umbrella of the federal government, you can expect access to lucrative Public Service Pension Plans and an extensive Health Care plan that includes Life/Accident insurance and Disability Income Protection.