What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications.

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 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.

Not your average co-op opportunity – come and join the CNSC:

Our technical co-op program isn’t average, and neither are you! You’ll be contributing to meaningful work – keeping Canadians safe and protecting the environment. You’ll have the chance to work across the CNSC, while learning from highly skilled people at the top of their field. We believe in our technical co-ops students because your future is our future too. In fact,



many technical co-op students go on to receive employment offers after graduation.

This 12- to 16-month co-op work term will give you the opportunity to gain experience in areas like Nuclear Cycle and Facilities, Power Reactor Licensing and Compliance, Accelerators and Class II Facilities, and maybe even participate in an inspection.

Who you are:

Are you a top-performing 3rd or 4th year Engineering or Science student who thrives in collaborative environments and embraces lifelong learning? Join us and take your career to the next level while helping us achieve our vision of becoming the world’s leading nuclear regulator.

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 perks like:

- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Growth and the possibility for career opportunities
- Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

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

What You’ll Do:

Over the course of three dynamic work term rotations, you’ll have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong professional network across our Regulatory Operations and Technical Services branches. As part of a comprehensive regulatory and technical training, you will:

- Participate in regulatory activities such as inspections, field sampling, training sessions, application reviews, audits and/or technical assessments on nuclear‑related topics.
- Review and analyze regulatory and technical reports, licensee submissions, and regulatory documentation.
- Conduct research and analyze findings to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Participate in meetings with national and international stakeholders.
- Collaborate with and learn from world-renowned experts in science and engineering.
- Support the development of cutting-edge research, tools, technologies, and systems that keep Canadians safe.
- Develop tools to support project planning, tracking, and reporting.

Essential Qualifications: Education: Presently enrolled as a full-time university/College student in one of the following fields:

- 3rd or 4th year Nuclear Engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the CNSC’s work.
- 3rd or 4th year Health Physics, Radiation Science, Environmental Science,



or other science relevant to the CNSC’s work.

Language Requirements: English essential

Knowledge of:

- Knowledge of the CNSC’s Mandate

You can find more information on the CNSC’s mandate here.

Ability to:

- To communicate effectively in English 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

Hiring Conditions

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

Security clearance: Secret level

Medical: A pre-employment medical evaluation is required.

If applicable, successful candidates will be expected to have their valid work permit in-hand four months prior to the start date of their co-op position for security clearance process purposes.

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. Your updated transcript, including clearly your GPA

3. We want to hear from you! A one-page document answering the following questions “What unique strengths and qualities would you bring to the CNSC? And what are your key learning goals in this role?”

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.

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

Additional Notes:

Please visit our 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).

📌 Technical Co-op Program (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
📍 Ottawa