Technical Director, Nuclear Site Infrastructure Program (ESP Tech Lead)

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  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Company DescriptionAre you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.Our values showcase everything we believe in:A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You'll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you'll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleThe Technical Director, also referred to as the Construction Readiness Program Director (ESP Technical Lead), provides senior technical leadership and authority for the Site Preparation Conceptual Engineering scope. The role ensures that all technical strategies, engineering outputs, and regulatory deliverables are consistent with:
  • Project Controls Requirements
  • Canadian regulatory obligations (IAAC, CNSC, federal, provincial, municipal)
  • The responsibilities of EGIS as Engineering Service Provider (ESP)
The Technical Director is accountable for setting the technical direction in Phase 1 (planning and definition) and driving execution in Phase 2 (conceptual engineering delivery), ensuring seamless transition and continuity.Key Responsibilities * Technical Leadership & Governance
  • Define and lead the technical execution strategy for all site preparation aspects (permits, earthworks, facilities, utilities, safety, infrastructure, and special functions).
  • Provide oversight and assurance of integration across all engineering disciplines.
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with project standards, quality systems, and project controls.
  • Regulatory & Licensing Alignment
  • Oversee technical alignment with IAAC permitting and CNSC licensing (License to Prepare Site).
  • Ensure that technical inputs are regulator-ready, traceable, and delivered on schedule.
  • Provide technical justification for licensing and permitting decisions.
  • Phase 1 - Planning & Definition
  • Lead the structuring of site preparation work into logical packages, ensuring interdependencies and risks are fully defined.
  • Establish the execution framework, and contribute for schedule, cost estimation, and resource planning, to support Phase 2 implementation.
  • Validate baseline assumptions through site assessments, walkdowns, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide technical assurance that all preparatory studies and plans position the project for a risk-mitigated transition into execution.
  • Phase 2 - Conceptual Engineering Delivery
  • Direct execution of conceptual engineering activities across all grouped aspects of site preparation.
  • Ensure that work packages are technically sound, integrated, and support long-term constructability, operability, and maintainability.
  • Oversee progressive reporting and deliverable reviews (drafts to final).
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure outputs are robust, regulator-compliant, and aligned with downstream activities.
  • Stakeholder & Consortium Interfaces
  • Develop, lead, and maintain an Integrated Project Team (IPT) with relevant stakeholders, ensuring join decision-making, technical alignment, and effective progress tracking.
  • Act as the senior technical point of contact with the client's engineering, permitting, and project controls teams.
  • Coordinate technical work across EGIS France and EGIS Canada, ensuring knowledge transfer and regulatory alignment.
  • Represent technical positions in governance reviews, regulatory workshops, and stakeholder meetings (including Indigenous Groups and local authorities).
  • Transition & Knowledge Transfer
  • Manage close coordination between France- and Canada-based teams, ensuring international expertise is adapted to Canadian standards.
  • Lead lessons learned activities, embedding best practices into the project's technical baseline.
  • Team Leadership & Safety Culture
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Foster a strong nuclear safety culture, ensuring strict configuration management between design and licensing bases.
  • Promote continuous improvement and capability development across teams.
QualificationsQualifications & Experience
  • Advanced degree in Civil, Nuclear, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 15+ years' experience in nuclear/large-scale infrastructure, with demonstrated leadership in Nuclear Power Plant Construction Readiness Program.
  • Proven experience with nuclear licensing and permitting. Canadian Regulatory experiences is an asset.
  • Strong track record in project controls integration, QA/QC (ISO 9001, ISO 19443,), and regulatory-driven project delivery.
Core Competencies
  • Senior technical authority in nuclear/energy site preparation.
  • Mastery of regulatory and permitting frameworks.
  • Strong leadership in project controls, assurance, and integration.
  • Effective stakeholder and client engagement.
  • Team development and mentoring capability.
  • Emphasis on nuclear safety, quality, and compliance.
Additional InformationEgis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.

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