Project Manager (Waterloo)

Position: Project Manager Location: Waterloo, ON (On‑site, 5 days/week) About CSMC CSMC is building Canada’s next generation of advanced energy and aerospace technologies, including nuclear microreactors, quantum sensing systems, and deep‑tech hardware for national‑scale missions. About the Role The Project Manager will support planning, coordination, and execution of engineering programs across nuclear, aerospace, and advanced energy systems. Key Responsibilities - Maintain project schedules, deliverables, and action tracking - Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and supplier activities - Support risk management, reporting, and milestone readiness - Prepare project documentation and stakeholder updates Qualifications - 3–6 years of project management experience - Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments - Solid organizational and communication skills Preferred Skills - Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or regulated industries - Exposure to systems engineering or hardware development Why Join CSMC CSMC is building technologies that will define Canada’s future in energy, space, and national security. You will work with a world‑class team of engineers, scientists, and mission‑driven innovators solving some of the most challenging technical problems in the country. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and equity participation, along with a culture that values ownership, velocity, and technical excellence. Employment Eligibility CSMC works with highly sensitive nuclear, defence, and aerospace related technologies. As a result, all CSMC positions require eligibility for federal security screening and export‑control compliance. These requirements are considered Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFORs) under applicable human‑rights legislation. To be eligible for employment at CSMC, candidates must be able to meet ALL of the following criteria: Current Legal Authorization to Work in Canada - Currently legally authorized to work in Canada - Able to maintain valid work authorization for the duration of employment Government of Canada Security Screening - Able to obtain and maintain Reliability Status or higher - Able to provide at least 5 years of continuous, verifiable background history - Willing to undergo identity, employment, education, and criminal background checks Foreign Influence & Foreign Affiliation Risk Assessment (FIRA) CSMC works with controlled nuclear and defence technologies, and candidates must be eligible to undergo a Foreign Influence and Foreign Affiliation Risk Assessment, which may include review of: - Foreign citizenship(s) - Recent foreign residence - Immediate family ties abroad - Foreign financial, business, or government affiliations Controlled Goods & Export ‑ Control Eligibility - Eligible to access Controlled Goods under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) - Eligible to access export‑controlled technical data under Canadian law - Willing to undergo additional screening if required On ‑ Site Requirement - Able to work on‑site as required for access to secure and controlled workspaces. These requirements are regulatory in nature and are necessary to ensure compliance with federal law and the secure handling of sensitive technologies Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oqzyn