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.
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
For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca
Who you are:
As a Licensing Support Officer, you directly impact the health and safety of Canadians, and you never lose sight of this responsibility. You have great interpersonal skills, and can communicate effectively with your team, the licensees, and stakeholders both inside and outside the organization. If you’re someone who enjoys doing meaningful work in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.
What you’ll do:
You will receive broad training in administrative regulatory and technical areas and will provide the following technical services in support of CNSC regulatory operations:
- Review technical and regulatory information (i.e. licensee submissions) and begin to assess data, and draft reports as required with direction.
- Conduct preliminary research as assigned and tabulates results for further review and analysis.
- Initiate contact with licensees when regulatory submissions (e.g. renewal applications, Annual Compliance Reports) are overdue.
- Review and assess annual compliance reports.
- Provide support to divisional projects and initiatives as needed.
- Attend meetings and outreach/engagement activities as a learning opportunity.
- Observe and participate in inspections (on occasion).
Essential Qualifications:
Education:
A university degree in science or engineering, a college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and relevant job knowledge.
Language Requirements:
Bilingual imperative with a proficiency at CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to take a self-assessment here.
Experience:
- Contributing to a program and/or a project in the nuclear field that is technical in nature.
- Proficiency using Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite and SharePoint.
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulations and supporting guidance documentation.
- Knowledge of the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations, and the Radiation Protection Regulations.
- Knowledge of the nuclear domain including the use of nuclear substances.
- Understanding the fundamental radiation protection principles, and associated safety requirements.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively in English and in French, both verbally and in writing with the ability to adapt to all 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
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! Please submit a cover letter (max 2 pages) clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them using concrete examples.
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
4. 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 1-877-427-7717 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).
