Job Description

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.

Depending on the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix between in-office and from a telework location within Canada.

We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.

The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.

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Closing Date: December 5, 2022, 11:59pm (EST)

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 internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

The CNSC is also committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to be a safe and healthy workplace - one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

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

What you'll do:

The Human and Organizational Performance Division (HOPD) supports the CNSC's mission and mandate by providing regulatory leadership and expertise in human factors, human performance, and organizational performance.

Areas that may be of particular interest are human performance, Human and Organizational Factors (HOF) aspects of small modular reactor technology, HOF aspects of nuclear power plant compliance activities, safety culture, and fitness for duty including the application of HOF considerations for managing alcohol and drug use.

If these topics are of interest to you, consider joining the Human and Organizational Performance Division!

You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work as part of a team to:

• Participate in the development/maintenance of the CNSC's regulatory framework.
• Analyze and assess licensee submissions pertaining to Human and Organizational Factors (HOF).
• Participate in technical licensing and compliance work of licensee facilities.
• Prepare recommendations, reports and other documentation.
• Review and analyze licensee events.
• Manage projects related to area of specialization.
• Represent the CNSC at national and international technical/scientific meetings and organizations.
• Participate in the development of junior staff by providing a good role model, coaching and mentoring, and providing expertise as a resource for junior staff.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in Science, Engineering, or Social Science, and an additional combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge in Human Factors, Engineering, Psychology (Industrial, Organizational, Cognitive or Social).

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

• Applying HOF related considerations in nuclear, or other high reliability industries.
• Planning and executing compliance and licensing activities (e.g., conducting evaluations, inspections, audits and assessments).
• Understanding and applying a Regulatory Framework.
• Providing written and verbal communication with staff and management on technical topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team to manage project planning, conduct, and deliverables.

Knowledge of:

• The HOF domains (e.g., Human Performance, Human Factors in Design, Fitness for Duty, Safety Culture, Work Organization and Job Design, Organizational Performance, Performance Monitoring and Improvement, Procedure development, usability, and procedural adherence) and how the fundamental principles, theories and practices of these domains are applied in assessing HOF programs and practices within the nuclear industry or other high-reliability industries.
• Licensing and compliance processes, procedures and practices, which include inspection, investigation, and assessment and analysis activities.
• Mentoring/training techniques.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

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:

Asset Qualification:

• A Master's degree or PhD in Science, Engineering, Social Science, or another relevant field of study
• Domain expertise related to the nuclear industry

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Submitting an Application:

Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1. A cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications - Provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification, including where and when these qualifications were acquired.

2. Your resume, including your contact information

Important to Note: When submitting your application, you will be prompted to complete screening questions.

We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.

Additional Notes:

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Contact Information:

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