Job Description

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.

Physical onsite presence in Ottawa, Ontario will be required a minimum of 1 to 3 days per week.

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 let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.



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, appointees to REG6 may be eligible to receive an annual lump sum payment of up to five thousand dollars.


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.ca

What you'll do:

The Nuclear Security Division (NSD) is the CNSC's sole nuclear physical security authority, responsible for the administration and implementation of the Nuclear Security Regulations (NSR) and associated regulatory documents by licensees including responsibility for providing advice and consultation, as CNSC's nuclear physical security subject matter experts, to CNSC staff and management.



Security Advisors within the Nuclear Security Division perform a broad range of regulatory oversight activities, including technical assessment and compliance verification and enforcement pertaining to Canada's fleet of high-security sites, other nuclear facilities and licences authorizing the transport, use, and other activities related to radioactive and nuclear material. In addition, Security Advisors contribute to the development and maintenance of the CNSC's regulatory framework pertaining to physical nuclear security.



Reporting to the Team Leader, the Security Advisor works with support and guidance from senior colleagues and is required to, depending on the assigned role and/or team:



REG5:

Plan and conduct, or participate in portions of, security compliance inspections and evaluations in all areas of nuclear security at nuclear facilities and for nuclear and radioactive materials, including physical security, transport security, cyber security and information protection, threat and risk assessment, and performance testing. Monitor and assess licensees' nuclear security programs, including physical security, performance, contingency plans and their associated implementation for nuclear facilities and for nuclear and radioactive materials, or a combination thereof; Conduct duties and tasks related to the maintenance of special security equipment maintained for the CNSC's Nuclear Security Performance Testing Program Contribute to policies and procedures, standards and regulatory documents for the administration and implementation of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and its applicable regulations; Participate or lead in projects and programs related to area(s) of expertise; and Provide technical advice and guidance to internal and external staff and interest holders regarding the implementation of nuclear security programs from a regulatory perspective.


REG6:

Includes all responsibilities as listed for the REG5 position, plus the following: Participate in the development, maintenance and delivery of the CNSC's Nuclear Security Performance Testing Program and Canadian Adversary Testing Team; Participate in licensee- and governmental-led emergency exercises in the context of nuclear security; Assess licensee and proponent submissions related to new and emerging technologies for technical and regulatory merit, including in the remit of security-by-design Represent the division and CNSC in interest holder engagements, including at the organizational, national and international levels

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

A college diploma in physical security protection, security administration or police sciences and several years' experience in security, or a university degree in the remit of national security, civil or nuclear engineering, cyber security, political or physical sciences with specialized training or experience in the area of intelligence analysis/gathering/dissemination or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and job knowledge.



Specialized training and/or experience in the areas of project management, intelligence analysis/gathering/dissemination, physical security tactics, critical infrastructure protective techniques, emergency management or operational physical security will be considered as assets.

Language Requirements:

Various language profiles

Knowledge of:

Sound knowledge of the principles of nuclear security systems, designs, capabilities and functionality, including but not limited to: detection, assessment, response and their associated equipment, procedures, practices and applications Knowledge of performance-based, outcome-focused regulatory approaches Knowledge of international conventions, recommendations and guidelines impacting on the physical protection of nuclear facilities and prescribed substances Sound knowledge of the Nuclear Security Regulations Knowledge of the Nuclear Safety Control Act and supporting regulations Knowledge of inspection methods to plan and conduct objective-focused compliance activities Knowledge of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's mandate, roles and responsibilities Knowledge of communication techniques including effective oral and writing skills as well as the ability to negotiate towards consensus building. Knowledge of radiation protection Knowledge of power reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, the nuclear industry and of the CNSC and its regulatory responsibilities Demonstrated knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and database applications

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:

Candidates who possess one, or several, of the following asset criteria may be given preference in the hiring process, depending on the operational requirements of the position being staffed:



Knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Canada Labour Codes Part II (Health and Safety) and applicable federal and provincial statutes Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices used in the field of security intelligence, threat/risk assessment, geo-political analysis, trend and forecasting methodologies, statistical data sets, tools, data testing methods, variance, and quantitative or qualitative analysis Knowledge of the utilization of the scientific method in evidence-based decision making, including investigating problems, understanding results and communication of findings to diverse audiences Knowledge of the safe use, possession, maintenance and storage of firearms Knowledge of principles pertaining to assessment and evaluation of regulatory submissions pertaining to security-by-design Completion of the following specialized training activities:

o International Training Course on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Facilities and Materials, under the general auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

o Armourer training or qualification for one or more firearms

o Professional Certification in security under the auspices of the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)

o Other recognized certification courses in the nuclear, or general, security remit

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Some positions require frequent travel, which at times may be one week per month.

Overtime may be required.

Hiring Conditions:

Security: Secret or Top Secret



Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment. In order to obtain a Top Secret level security level you must be a Canadian citizen.



Certain positions may necessitate having to either hold a valid Possession and Acquisition Licence, or be able to obtain one.



Candidates must have a valid driver's licence.

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". Please provide 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:

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If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).