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 and providing employees with more choice about where they do their work. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work as part of their life 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.

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:

- 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 and change, appointees to REG6 or REG7 levels may be eligible to receive an annual lump sum payment of up to five thousand dollars (currently under review)

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

What you’ll do

The Systems Engineering Division is seeking a passionate specialist to join their team. If your expertise is in the area of instrumentation and control (I&C;), then we are looking for you!

Reporting to the Director, the Technical Specialist provides the following key technical services in support of CNSC Operations within technical area of specialization:

- Provide regulatory oversight of the safety performance of I&C; systems and components at nuclear facilities
- Review and assess submissions from nuclear facilities for compliance with I&C-related; regulatory requirements, covering system design, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning




- Assist and perform I&C; system inspections and other related technical inspections as a subject matter expert or lead subject matter expert
- Review licensee events from an I&C; perspective
- Prepare reports, guides, procedures, and other documents that contribute to the development of regulatory documents and standards from an I&C; perspective
- Participate in or lead various projects related to the mandate of the Systems Engineering Division
- Attend and participate in national and international technical and scientific meetings and organizations, such as CSA standard committees and IAEA/NEA technical meetings.
- Participate in pre-licensing reviews of the designs of new reactors and reviews of the license applications for new nuclear facilities from an I&C; perspective
- Support the review of licence renewals for operating nuclear facilities from an I&C; perspective
- Support the CNSC’s Emergency Response Team as an Integrated System Specialist
- Identify, initiate, and manage I&C; related research and support projects which have nuclear safety significance
- Interface with other specialists or licensing Divisions to discuss technical assessments, and obtain consensus
- Mentor co-op students and/or junior specialists

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor of Science or Engineering in physics, mechanical, electrical, computer or nuclear, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, and experience.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

- I&C; and/or computer engineering at critical energy infrastructure workplace (preferably at nuclear facilities), safety critical environment, or in academia;
- Design, operation or safety analysis of I&C; systems and components at a nuclear or industrial facility
- Leading or participating in technical inspections or audits related to I&C; systems and components at a nuclear or industrial facility
- Leading and managing projects
- Evaluating I&C; equipment fitness for service at a nuclear facility, at another critical energy infrastructure environment, or at a regulatory authority
- Technical inspections or assessments related to the design of I&C; systems and components at a nuclear facility, at another critical energy infrastructure environment, or at a regulatory authority

Knowledge of:

- Knowledge and understanding of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulations and supporting guidance documentation.
- I&C;, software engineering, and system engineering codes and standards, including CSA, IEC and IEEE standards
- Electrical circuits theory, control theory, I&C; design, terminology and analysis techniques with modern tools;
- Digital and analog control systems, including Programmable Logic Controller, and/or Field Programmable Gate Array based control systems used in nuclear facilities or industrial facilities
- Quality assurance, seismic, and environmental qualification requirements of I&C; systems and components.
- Understanding and a broad knowledge of technical areas and issues outside area of expertise addressed by other disciplines, such as electrical, process and mechanical.
- Reading and understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams, logic diagrams, circuit diagrams, electrical diagrams and applied nomenclature;
- Concepts of defense in depth, nuclear safety systems, reliability, redundancy, independence, separation, and isolation
- Categorization of I&C; system function,



including software function;
- Characteristics of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and instrument components involved in process systems in a nuclear facility
- The safety significance of the major I&C; and associated supporting electrical systems at nuclear facilities
- Knowledge of the principles of project management.

Ability to:

- Communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing
- Analyze programs and scientific/technical data, and draw the appropriate conclusions
- Train and coach staff members and external colleagues

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:

- Post-graduate degree in Science or Engineering in physics, mechanical, electrical, computer, or nuclear, or a field providing knowledge and skill related to I&C.;
- Experience in the maintenance, engineering, or operations department at a nuclear power plant or a related industry
- Experience leading technical inspections
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and projects, and reviewing and integrating multi-disciplinary findings
- Experience representing an organization as a technical expert on standards committees, and at national and international technical/scientific meetings and organizations

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
This position requires occasional travel.
Some overtime may be required.

Hiring Conditions:

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

Security: Reliability

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.

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:

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:

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).

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