Technical assistant Jobs in Ajax, ON

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Technical Specialist

Resume Due Date: July 15th, (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 26-

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 24 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Work Mode: % on Site

Hourly Rate: $90 – $95

Job Overview

Front End Planning (FEP)

• Project team member responsible for coordinating, facilitating and driving the Front-End Planning processes.
• Review and provide input into project scoping, Work Breakdown Structures, and Basis of Estimates.
• With support of project team members develop integrated, logically tied, resource loaded project schedules (Primavera) which incorporate identified scope, risks, estimates/budgets and constraints to the individual task level for field execution.
• With support of project team members, establish project budgets, contingency and milestones.
• Support and author Business Case Summary development. Ensure detail, accuracy and quality is adequate to allow monitoring and control of project to ensure successful completion of cost, schedule and scope commitments.

Project Monitoring & Control

• Develop and maintain updated and accurate conceptual phase schedule.
• Maintain alignment between source systems and project control systems throughout project life cycle.
• Perform weekly schedule updates.
• Perform weekly cost and schedule analysis.
• Update schedule and cost forecasts accordingly.
• Facilitate project metrics reporting and variance analysis.
• Identify actual and potential deviations from the approved annual, release or life cycle budgets or schedules to the Project Manager.
• Recommend corrective actions.

Change Management

• Ensure approved change control processes are followed.
• Prepare and obtain approval of applicable change control documentation.
• Timely update of project cost and schedule once change approval or direction has been approved.
• Perform “What if” analysis for project team.
• Maintain project baseline integrity.

Cost & Schedule Quality

• Maintain the project schedule such that it accurately reflects the current project plan, including field execution.
• Reconciliation of financial systems and project controls system.
• Remediate any discrepancies and maintain alignment.
• Ensure accurate project cost forecasting.
• Ensure accurate schedule updating/statusing.
• Maintain project schedule quality and accuracy.
• Critical path, float, predecessor and successor tasks identified, activities logically tied, minimal restraints etc. Monitor/verify standard project reports for accuracy.

Purchase Order Analysis & Reporting

• Ensure applicable source systems are set up correctly to maintain alignment between costs and assigned budgets in project plan.
• Populate project control systems to accurately capture and allow monitoring of costs.
• Monitor contractor cost and schedule performance against project plan and identify actual or potential discrepancies to Project Manager.

Qualifications

• 8+ years Nuclear/Project Controls/Project Management experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• P6 certificate is required
• ECOSYS experience is required

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.