Materials Manager

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What is the Opportunity?

The Materials Manager, reporting to the Project Director, will be responsible for the planning, tracking, receipt, recording, and issuance of critical materials and equipment on the Turbine Generator Refurbishment project at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. This role will require continuous communication with all project team members and will be responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvements of material tracking and handling methods.

What You'll Do Here:

• To prepare, in collaboration with the Procurement Manager, the policies and strategies that will dictate project material management procedures.


• To prepare, in collaboration with the Construction Manager, the material management plans within the overall construction strategies and schedules.


• To establish, in collaboration with Procurement and Quality Managers, the materials control procedures


• Participation as applicable in the establishment of the department budget and administer thereafter.


• To implement and supervise activities such as maintaining accurate and up to date status of materials and equipment for the upcoming work, forecast deliveries and action shortages, and provide regular updates to project management and construction teams.


• Ensure all material and equipment is properly handled, controlled, and maintained in accordance with project procedures, specifications, vendor requirements and industry best practices.


• Coordinate all materials handling, ensuring the availability of sufficient manpower and material handling equipment.


• To ensure that sufficient qualified material control personnel are assigned to carry out the tasks as defined in the Material Control Plan.


• Responsible for participation in both external and internal audits including resolving corrective actions as a result of the audit.


• Expediting of Materials and Services to meet project schedules.


• Overseeing and managing logistics between warehouse and site locations.


• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with both quality teams and TSSA.


• Experience managing teams of material receivers and management of material handling.


• Overseeing and managing warehousing & logistics.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Technical (Engineering or Engineering Technology) education an asset.


• 7+ years of engineering and/or construction project experience, experience in materials management, and logistics.


• Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.


• Strong skills in MS Excel required.


• Experience with reviewing and aligning activities with project P6 schedules.


• Ability to identify construction materials and consumables.


• Knowledge of SharePoint and SAP applications an asset.


• Experience with forecasting and meeting budgets an asset.


• Knowledge of ASME Section III DIV I, N285, N286 codes and standards is an asset.


• Due to the nature of work conducted by TGR, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.     


• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is: $112,000 - $150,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.  

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.