What You Need to Note:

The results of this process will 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.

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
- 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)
- Subject to eligibility and change, appointees may be eligible to receive a Terminable allowance (Currently under review)

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

Who you are





You are a team-oriented and client-focused financial management professional who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You enjoy leading people, building partnerships, and providing strategic financial advice that supports sound decision-making across the organization. You are motivated by solving complex problems, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to the CNSC's goal of being the best nuclear regulator in the world.

What you'll do

As a Senior Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for:

- Providing Financial management services, including but not limited to analysis, review, expert advice to Senior Executives, managers and staff, and the preparation of mandatory and legislated financial reports.
- Providing Subject matter expertise in the design, development, delivery, and implementation of financial policies, systems reports, and tools.
- Overseeing and monitoring of CNSC's expenditures to ensure that value-for-money is a core consideration in spending and management decisions.

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- Providing advice and guidance on CNSC Cost Recovery Fee Regulations and costing algorithms.
- Participating in the review and analysis of cost recovery forecasts and evaluating the adequacy of financial controls.
- Ensuring cost recovery estimates, monitoring and reporting requirements to licensees are accurate in accordance with CNSC Cost Recovery Fee Regulations and aligned with the various Treasury Board Policies.
- Supporting in managing Revenue Spending Authority program (RSA)

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, auditing, economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and relevant job knowledge.

Language requirements:

Bilingual imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here

Experience:

Experience in at least two of the following:

- Providing guidance, advice, or recommendations to various stakeholders (such as clients, partners, or colleagues) on a wide range of financial management issues.
- Interpreting financial policies, procedures, laws, and regulations to ensure adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Providing financial analysis, planning, assessing options, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting services to clients and management.
- Managing multiple projects and team activities.
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships, including consultation, collaboration, or negotiation, with stakeholders to deliver business improvement outcomes
- Evaluating and managing risks

Knowledge of:

- Treasury Board financial management policies and guidelines
- The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)




- Government of Canada’s Expenditure Management Systems
- Government of Canada special revenue spending policy, guidelines, and authorities

Ability:

- Communicate effectively orally and in writing to liaise with staff, clients, and other governments.
- Conduct analyzes and provide expert advice and make recommendations to clients and/or management.

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:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
- Experience in using and supporting financial systems (i.e., SAP)
- Experience in using and supporting Corporate Planning Tool (i.e., TM1)
- Experience in writing briefing materials, presentations or reports for management or central agencies

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

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! You will be prompted to complete a series of screening questions once you click on “I am interested”. Using concrete examples really helps to put things into perspective when reading your responses.

Significant 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 To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:

- A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education
- A scanned copy of your SLE results.

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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