Project Manager

Project Management Office

Full-Time One
- Year Contract

**About Us**

SNOLAB is an international facility for world-class underground physics research and has an expanding

program in astroparticle physics and underground science. Located in an air-conditioned clean room

campus 2 km underground in the Vale Creighton Mine near Sudbury Ontario, with a suite of surface

facilities and laboratories, SNOLAB is currently preparing for the next generation of experiments focusing

on neutrino studies and the search for galactic dark matter.

**The Position**

The Project Manager will provide technical project management and project leadership for the effective

implementation of SNOLAB projects (both external experiments and internal projects). The Project

Manager has overall responsibility for SNOLAB assigned projects ensuring projects are completed on

time, on budget, safely, within the defined scope and quality parameters all while ensuring SNOLAB

standards, policies and procedures are followed. The Project Manager plans, schedules and budgets for

resources and controls the integration of all applicable work packages within the project efficiently and

effectively.

Successful Project Managers at SNOLAB will require:

- Deep understanding and proficient use of professional project management processes, tools, and

documents to create, maintain and manage risks to project plans, budgets and resource-loaded

schedules, equipment and people.
- Demonstrate efficient and effective communication skills both oral and written. Project managers

are involved in large complex scientific projects and must communicate with a large diverse team

which can include local and international scientists and various other stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience in technical and construction project management with an

understanding of engineering and technical design, estimating, project procurement, contractor

management, and contract administration.
- Ability to analyze and effectively report on project status using critical path analysis.
- Understanding and experience in earned value management is considered an asset.
- Expertise in leading and/or assisting in the development of feasibility analysis, cost estimates, and

supporting the preparation of funding proposals.

The position also includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

- Provide leadership for assigned projects.
- Supervise assigned team members within a cross-functional matrix environment as well as

external vendors, consultants, and contractors.
- Manage, facilitate and attend regular meetings with key project stakeholders to establish and

monitor work schedules, resolve project related issues and advance progress.
- Responsible for estimating, managing project procurements, defining budgets, approving

expenditures, and reporting on financial status.
- Ensure all projects incorporate safety, health, environmental and corporate risk, and quality

elements for the design, planning, implementation, and operations of all components associated

with the project.
- Ensure equipment and installations meet scientific specifications, quality standards, best

practices, and all applicable codes and regulations.
- National and international travel as required.

**Criteria**

**Education**:

- A relevant degree from a post-secondary institution (i.e. B.S., B. Eng.), or relevant advanced

technology diploma.
- Four to five years of relevant work experience is an asset.
- Certified as a Professional Engineer of Ontario is a considerable asset.
- Project Management Professional accreditation is an asset.

**Experience**:

- Experience as a project manager demonstrating the ability to plan and deliver projects.
- Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience with large science and/or international projects is considered an asset.
- Field experience in managing the execution and construction of projects is considered an asset.***

**Salary Range**

$ 97,366 to $114,243

Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience and includes an attractive benefits package.

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with SNOLAB policies.

**To Apply**

**Closing Date**

considered for an interview will be contacted.

interview will be contacted.

including women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. In

accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and

permanent residents.

SNOLAB will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including

accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.

Posting Date**:September 11, 2024