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 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.

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
- Market-competitive salary and benefit package
- Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
- Solid support for employee wellness and mental health

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca What You’ll Do The Emergency Management Programs Division (EMPD) is looking for a specialist in the field of nuclear emergency management to join their team and fire response . EMPD is responsible for the administration and implementation of the Nuclear Emergency Management program and are the nuclear emergency management experts to CNSC. EMPD is also responsible for overseeing fire response as part of their duties.





You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to:

- Assess emergency management and fire response policies, procedures, operational monitoring, and personnel training documents submitted by licensees in support of the licensees’ emergency preparedness and response programs and fire response programs,
- Coordinate the work of CNSC staff in the assessment of licensees’ emergency preparedness and response programs and fire response programs, policies, procedures, operational performance, and personnel training documents,
- Assist in developing and delivering training in emergency preparedness and response and fire response to CNSC staff and external agencies,
- Assist in developing, drafting and revising of regulations, regulatory documentation, and other discussion papers relating to emergency programs and fire response,
- Collect, collate, and analyse data relating to the safety of workers and the public attributable to emergencies and Class I nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills,
- Assess documents submitted by international organizations in relation to nuclear emergencies,
- Participate in real nuclear emergencies and emergency exercises and drills as a member of the CNSC’s Nuclear Emergency Organization.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in Science or Engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience in:

- Emergency Preparedness, Emergency management, or Fire response operations at nuclear facilities
- Leading or participating in inspections at nuclear power plants and nuclear facilities within Canada.
- Providing support to outreach programs by assisting with the delivery of training to First Responders.
- Liaising with other Federal Government Departments providing expert knowledge on the emergency preparedness arrangements associated with nuclear substances.
- Writing technical reports which include inspection reports and briefing notes

Knowledge in:

- Identifying, assessing and controlling hazards associated with nuclear or radiological emergencies and normal operations
- Design and operation of Canadian nuclear facilities, including operational radiation protection principles and procedures, emergency management principles and programs, nuclear emergency preparedness and response processes at nuclear facilities
- Codes and Safety Standards in the international community (NCRP, IAEA, NEA etc.)
- Principles of emergency management
- Principles of fire response
- Concepts and methods used to perform comprehensive programmatic and performance-based evaluations
- Emergency Response Framework in Canada




- Nuclear Safety and Control Act and its applicable regulations and CNSC Regulatory Document 2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response, version 2
- CSA N293, Fire Protection for nuclear power plants, CSA N393, Fire Protection for facilities that process, handle, or store nuclear substances
- NFPA 600, NFPA 1081 and other applicable NFPA standards
- Project management principles, processes, and tools

Ability:

- To communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of audiences

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 in exercise design and execution
- Experience in nuclear emergency drills and exercises
- Experience in fire response

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

This position requires frequent travel.

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.

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-pasting 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

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).

📌 Licensee Emergency Programs Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
📍 Ottawa