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.

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: September 15, 2023, 11:59pm (EST)

What You\'ll Do

The Engineering Design Assessment Division (EDAD) is looking for a specialist expertise to support the CNSC\'s mandate and mission. We provide regulatory leadership and expertise in the fields of mechanical, metallurgical, fire protection and civil engineering, and we are looking for Specialist in the area of civil engineering.

Reporting to the Engineering Design Assessment Division Director, the Specialist provides the following technical services in support of CNSC\'s Operations:

• Assess nuclear facilities\' compliance with Canadian Standards N289, N291, and N287
• Review and assess submissions related to nuclear facilities\' safety related civil structures, concrete containment structures and seismic design
• Review and evaluate periodic inspection reports
• Assist and perform field inspections
• Prepare reports, guides, procedures and other documents and contribute to the development of regulatory documents and standards
• Attend and participate in national and international technical and scientific meetings and organizations

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

A Bachelor\'s degree from a recognized university in civil engineering

Language Requirements:

English Essential

Experience in:

• Assisting in preparing technical reports
• Any of the following areas of civil structures and components: analysis, design, evaluation, construction, inspection, and/or ageing management
• Project management and coordination

Knowledge of:

• Civil engineering related to nuclear facilities
• External hazards to civil structures (seismic, impact, blast, high wind and flood)
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modelling of civil structures
• Nuclear industry, including research, design, construction, operations and safety
• Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and associated regulations and supporting guidance documentation.

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:

• Post graduate degree in Civil Engineering
• Knowledge of other relevant legislation, standards and industry reports (CSA, NBCC IAEA, ASTM, EPRI, COG, IEEE, ANSI, etc)

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. Your resume, including your contact information
2. We want to hear from you! A cover letter, maximum 2 pages, clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential experience qualifications. Provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each experience, including where and when these were acquired.

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

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:

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).

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission