What You Need to Note:

The results of this process may be used to staff future positions, in various CNSC locations, 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.

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.

Be an informed applicant. Read How to 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
- Robust support for employee wellness and mental health
- Subject to eligibility, appointees to REG6 levels 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. Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Are you seeking a role that offers personal growth, visibility, and the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers? Whether you're early in your journey or looking to expand your expertise, the Commission Registry team at the CNSC provides a unique environment to contribute to meaningful regulatory work and tribunal modernization.

Your role include complex and technical responsibilities. You’ll research and analyze administrative law, regulatory instruments, scientific topics, and current issues to support Commission Members in their decision-making. You’ll provide technical advice to CNSC staff on regulatory documents and processes.

You thrive on solving problems, ensuring procedural integrity, and contributing to the smooth operation of Commission proceedings—including through active participation in dry runs and strategic planning sessions.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in science or engineering or a combination of education, experience and job knowledge.

Language Requirements: Various language profiles

If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

Experience:

- Working in a regulated industry, administrative tribunal or quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, ideally in a science-related field
- Reading, understanding and summarizing complex technical documents
- Preparing comprehensive written reports and/or meeting summaries
- Carrying out research projects, preparing written reports of that work and communicating results
- Participating in meetings with Commission members, executive staff and/or appointed representatives

Knowledge of:

- The CNSC legislative environment, including the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the Impact Assessment Act, the Rules of Procedure, the Commission By-Laws, the delegated authorities given to CNSC staff, the General Regulations, and other Regulations under the NSCA
- Research methodologies and analysis techniques designed to support high quality research, document preparation, effective communication and presentations
- Nuclear and energy sectors
- National and international current affairs, incidents and issues impacting nuclear energy and materials and the mandate of the CNSC

Ability to:





- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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:

- Experience managing projects
- Experience working with specialists to produce communications tools and public documents
- Building trust relationships with members of the public, senior management, client/stakeholder groups, legal counsel, contractors and staff

Operational Needs: All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

This position requires occasional travel.

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.

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.

Important to Note:

You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.

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.

Additional Notes: How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [email protected] or call 1-(phone hidden) Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).

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