What You Need to Note:

This position is subject to heightened conflict of interest considerations due to its regulatory oversight of the nuclear industry. Candidates under consideration for appointment will be required to disclose any real, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with applicable policies. Mitigation measures may be required as a condition of appointment.

Candidates are encouraged to review the Conflict of Interest requirements prior to applying to ensure they are aware of potential implications related to current or past industry activities.

The results of this process may be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.

Within the flexible work model, CNSC employees are currently expected to work in-person for at least 25% of their normal schedule depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.

Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work some mix between in-office and from a telework location. Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario may be required dependent on the duties of the position 1 to 2 days per week.

Telework agreements within Canada would be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.

The CNSC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects Canada’s population. We value and respect individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, socio-economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. We recognize that individuals may identify with more than one designated group.

Employment equity is an important organizational priority and may be applied at any stage of this appointment process. If applied, preference may be given to candidates who have self-identified as members of one or more of the four designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), Members of Visible Minorities, or Women. Self-identification is voluntary, confidential and used solely to support Employment Equity objectives. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

This process is available in both official languages. Please indicate your preferred language for communication.

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Why Work Here?

The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment, to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.

At the CNSC we develop leadership skills, foster teamwork, and support creativity and innovation. We know it takes people with diverse backgrounds and talents to make this happen. Would our culture match your values?

As the Canadian nuclear regulator, we have a positive impact on the health and safety of Canadians. Our work is important and challenging, we also recognize that people work optimally when work-life balance is supported, therefore, the CNSC offers the benefits of flexible work arrangements and provides a generous benefits package.

Some Executive benefits at a glance include:

• Minimum 20 days of annual leave per year

• Banked Time

• Competitive salary and benefit package

• Performance pay

For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director General of the Directorate of Power Reactor Regulation, Regulatory Program Directors in DPRR are responsible and accountable for supporting the CNSC’s mission by providing regulatory leadership in their respective regulatory programs. They are responsible for planning and implementation of compliance oversight, licensing and special project activities in accordance with the governmental and CNSC policies, and principles.

As the Regulatory Program Director, you are the single point of contact for the Nuclear Power Plant and are responsible for the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Protection business line within your generating station.

As a Regulatory Program Director in DPRR, you would be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, delivery and performance review and reporting of CNSC regulatory programs for the assigned facility, ensuring the integration of regulatory plans, priorities, and technical and business practices of program contributors.

• Acting as the Single Point of Contact with the licensee(s) and stakeholders in the community with respect to the delivery of all CNSC regulatory programs at the designated facility during all phases of licensed activities.

• Providing inspiring leadership within the specific program context to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the Directorate mandate and thus contribute to the CNSC Departmental goals.

• Overseeing the development of Division and Directorate processes, guides, instructions and plans.

• Promoting the multi-key approach to development of risk-informed regulatory positions.

• Presenting and defending recommendations to the Commission, CNSC executives, and other stakeholders.

• Representing the CNSC on various national and international committees related to your area of responsibility.

• Promoting engagement with the Indigenous Nations and Communities, public and NGOs.

You leverage technology and different ways of working to continue contributing to the objectives of the CNSC. You foster a climate that supports work-life balance, and you understand that employees across the organization are in unique situations and require flexibility. You are a strong communicator who can effectively convey your expertise to a wide variety of audiences remotely. You thrive on achieving results through others and have recent experience with the management of various complex projects and/or technical assessments. You have a vision for the future of the CNSC and can articulate your vision in a way that resonates and empowers your colleagues.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution relevant to the position (e.g. engineering, science, etc.) or an acceptable combination of training, education and experience.

Experience:

• Experience in the application of a regulatory framework, in licensing, compliance and enforcement, in particular for nuclear reactors.

• Experience providing advice and guidance regarding activities related to licensing or oversight of nuclear power reactors.

• Experience providing strategic and risk-informed advice and guidance related to regulation or technical matters.

• Experience establishing and maintaining internal and external partnerships to further collaboration.

• Experience in the planning, execution, and evaluation of regulatory oversight programs.

• Experience in business management, including strategic planning, leading human resources and financial management.

Knowledge:

• Canadian federal regulatory frameworks.

• Nuclear power reactor design, operation and/or safety analysis.

• Current trends, best practices and challenges facing the nuclear industry in Canada.

Language Requirements:

Bilingual imperative with proficiency at CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here.

Note: Please consider applying to this position even if you do not meet the language requirements of CBC. Should a suitable candidate not be found with the required language profile, then this position may be staffed with other linguistic profiles such as bilingual non-imperative.

Key Leadership Competencies:

At the CNSC, we are looking for leaders that model the Key Leadership Competencies and can foster the development of CNSC Key Behavioural Competencies in others.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Create Vision and Strategy

• Mobilize People

• Uphold Integrity and Respect

• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

• Promote Innovation and Guide Change

• Achieve Results

For more information on Key Leadership Competencies, please go to the following link by clicking here.

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience working at nuclear power plants, nuclear research or design organizations.

• Experience championing initiatives across organizational boundaries to bolster operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory capability and advance innovative solutions.

• Experience making balanced decisions in highly complex environments.

Operational Needs:

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

• This position requires occasional travel.

• Overtime may be required.

• This position has been designated by the Commission as a Designated Officer (DO) position.

Hiring Conditions:

Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.

Security: Secret

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.

2. We want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter, clearly demonstrating, using concrete examples and in no more than 3 (three) pages, how you meet the essential experience requirements, in addition to the asset qualification (if applicable).

To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:

1. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education.

2. A scanned copy of your SLE results. (Candidates who are being considered but do not yet have valid assessment results may be tested as part of the selection process.)

Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made.

We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

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Contact information:

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If you have questions about this job posting, or to request accommodations, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation: hrstaffing-rhdotation@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.