What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will 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.

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

We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.

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• Extension of Advertisement: This job advertisement is to augment the applicant pool generated by advertisement J0925-0018 – Senior Policy Officer. If you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to re-apply.

Why work here?:

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like:

• Bilingual bonus up to $1,200 per year, if eligible

• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year

• Competitive salary and benefit package

• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities

• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

• Subject to eligibility, appointees to REG6 level may be eligible to receive an annual lump sum payment of up to five thousand dollars.

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue to be a safe and healthy workplace – one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

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

Who you are:

The Reconciliation Policy and Public Programs Division is looking for a Senior Policy Officer at the REG6 level to join our team on a 12-18-month opportunity.

Purpose: Step into a meaningful role in Reconciliation Policy and Public Programs Division, a team dedicated to advancing reconciliation through Indigenous-led policy development and innovative community engagement. As part of the Reconciliation Policy Team, you’ll contribute to strategic policy and program design, communications, and public engagement initiatives that support new host communities. This work centers Indigenous partnerships and prioritizes culturally grounded, inclusive approaches.

If you're passionate about shaping policy that reflects respect, collaboration, and reconciliation, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities include:

Policy Development:

• Support the development and evolution of reconciliation policy and program frameworks
• Draft briefing notes, discussion papers, and options analyses for senior management
• Contribute to the design of policy and program tools for consultation and engagement

with Indigenous Nations and communities.

New Communities:

• Conduct jurisdictional scans related to nuclear host communities

• Assist in the development of performance indicators and reporting tools

• Support the development of communications materials tailored to Indigenous Nations and communities, and host communities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure messaging is clear and inclusive

Internal Culture & Learning:

• Contribute to internal efforts to build cultural awareness literacy across teams
• Support initiatives that embed United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) principles into organizational culture and learning
• Help shape tools, workshops, and resources that foster respectful, informed, and accountable policy practice

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, preferably in the field of public administration, political science, economics, engineering or applied science, or a relevant combination of education, experience and job knowledge.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

• Experience or demonstrated interest in shaping internal culture and learning environments that reflect reconciliation

• Experience in Indigenous policy development, consultation or engagement

• Experience developing communications products or toolkits for diverse audiences

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and its implications for federal policy

• Strong understanding of reconciliation principles and Indigenous governance

Ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent writing, communications, and analytical skills

Key Competencies:

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it - Model the CNSC values

• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results

• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others

• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

Asset Qualification:

• Knowledge of culturally safe policy practices

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Overtime: Overtime may be required.

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 how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them.

To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:
3. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education

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, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).