What You Need to Note:

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 perks 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 in the NCR for at least 25% of their normal schedule depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.

Applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region (NCR). Relocation assistance may be offered to a successful candidate residing outside of the National Capital Region.

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?

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

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Director, Environmental Risk Assessment Division, the Operations Manager manages a technical program and provides expert guidance on geoscience or environmental risk assessment related reviews. The role provides leadership and direction to staff, develops technical and regulatory recommendations, and advises the Director on strategic priorities, emerging risks and key decisions.

As an Operations Manager, you will lead and manage a team of professionals responsible for delivering regulatory, compliance, licensing and technical assessment activities on behalf of the CNSC.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in science or engineering from a recognized university in a discipline relevant to environmental risk assessment (e.g. biology, toxicology, terrestrial or aquatic ecology, radioecology, etc) or geosciences (e.g. hydrology, hydrogeology, structural geology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, etc). An equivalent combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge may also be considered.

Language Requirements

Bilingual imperative with proficiency at CBC level. The position may be filled by a person who is willing to become bilingual through language training within 2 years of their appointment. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

Experience:

- Leading multidisciplinary technical and/or regulatory teams responsible for delivering regulatory, scientific, engineering, compliance, licensing and/or assessment activities
- Mentoring, coaching and/or supervising team members or direct reports
- Formulating positions on complex compliance, licensing and/or technical issues and briefing management on strategic recommendations.
- Building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of:

- Environmental risk assessment or geoscience principles as they apply to the nuclear industry
- Regulatory programs and processes (licensing, compliance, inspection, technical assessment).
- CNSC mandate, strategic objectives and regulatory role

Ability to:





- Analyze complex, multi-disciplinary technical and regulatory information and develop sound recommendations.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

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 Qualification:

- PhD or Master’s degree in a related field of study
- Experience working in the nuclear industry or a comparable highly regulated industry
- Experience working with Indigenous nations or communities
- Knowledge of change management approaches and practices

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

This position may require travel.

Overtime: Overtime may be required.

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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 structured cover letter (maximum 3 pages). Your cover letter must be clearly organized and address the experience requirements as well as any asset qualifications.

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. 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:

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).

📌 Operations Manager, Geoscience & Operations Manager, Environmental Risk Assessment (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
📍 Ottawa