Job Description

The results of this process will be used to staff current positions, as well as 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 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.Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix in between the in-office and a telework location within Western or Northern Canada.We encourage applicants that reside across Western or Northern Canada to apply. Eligible applicants are residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.Be an informed applicant. Read .Closing Date: May 4, 2025, 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 for internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue 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.For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.caWho you areYou are an engaging and solid team player with a passion for researching and analyzing complex issues, finding and presenting options and solutions, supporting projects and managing deliverables. You thrive on working with a diverse team of technical and non-technical colleagues across the organization to manage and advance important projects! You collaborate on all fronts and at all levels to maintain good relationships, are an excellent writer and communicator and are highly analytical. You are curious by nature, enjoy solving complex puzzles, are not afraid to push boundaries and enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds familiar, then this is the opportunity for you!What you'll do:As a Policy Officer, you will:

• Represent and support CNSC operations and at Commission tribunal proceedings on project or program matters (related to environmental assessments, to licensing, policies, etc), and develop required materials for internal operations and Commission tribunal proceedings regarding Indigenous engagement matters, or on Indigenous policy initiatives;

• Review environmental and socio-economic assessments, traditional land use and Indigenous Knowledge reports, and various documents to inform consultation and engagement activities with Indigenous Nations and communities.

• Support and lead consultation and engagement activities with Indigenous Nations and communities and collaborate with partners to achieve consensus and resolutions on issues and concerns.

• Develop and maintain relationships and networks with Indigenous Nations and communities, officials in other federal and provincial departments and agencies, and in the private sector, to advise on emerging issues and to share presentations and best practices;

• Prepare briefing notes, presentation materials, correspondence and written assessments of issues and reports from government and non-government sources;

• Provide analysis and advice to CNSC management and staff on various technical, regulatory, policy and operational issues related to the CNSC's mandate.

Essential Qualifications:Education: Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, preferably in the field of public administration, political science, economics, environmental planning, engineering or applied science or a combination of education, experience and job knowledge.Language Requirements: English essentialExperience:

• Drafting briefing notes, meeting summaries, reports, procedures, or process documents

• Building and maintaining effective relationships within and outside the organization

• Supporting projects with multiple stakeholders, from inception to implementation.

• Preparing progress and finding reports, briefing notes, presentations and managing

communications at multiple levels.Knowledge of:

• The updated guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Legal Duty to Consult and other key documents such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

• The legislation and regulations governing the activities of the CNSC and its regulatory practices (e.g., NSC Act, CEA 2012 Act, Impact Assessment Act, 2019, United Nations Declaration Act, 2021).

• Key decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada and other bodies with respect to Indigenous and treaty rights and the Crown's legal duty to consult.

• Policies, standards and guidelines applicable to Indigenous consultation and environmental assessment.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally 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:

• Undergraduate degree or higher relevant to the role

• Experience consulting and engaging with Indigenous Nations on major project initiatives that could impact rights

• Experience writing and/or working on Government of Canada policy initiatives relating to Indigenous issues

• Experience using communications' principals, methods, and techniques including risk communication, to prepare and deliver effective presentations and briefings to targeted

• Experience negotiating with Indigenous nations and key parties

• Knowledge of Access to Information Act, Privacy and Data Protection Act, and other statutes, policies, standards and guidelines applicable to departments and agencies

Operational Needs:

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

• This position requires approximately monthly travel to various locations across Western or Northern Canada.

• 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.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 educationWe thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.Additional Notes:Please visit our page for more information and helpful tips.Contact Information:If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

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