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.

This position can be done remotely. 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: June 13, 2023, 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

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

Who you are

Are you looking to be challenged and work alongside the leading scientists and engineers in the nuclear industry? Do you thrive on solving problems and making the world a safe place? If you answered yes, then the CNSC has the perfect opportunity for you in the Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Reliability Division.

What You\'ll Do

As a Specialist working in the Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) and Reliability Division, you will work collaboratively as part of a highly technical team to support the CNSC\'s mandate and mission by providing regulatory oversight and expertise in the fields of probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) and systems reliability engineering.

Reporting to the Director, you\'ll:

• Participate in the review PSA and reliability relevant submissions and provide regulatory recommendations
• Participate in inspections and audits of licensees activities to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare Commission Members Document (CMD) and may participate in public Commission Meetings and License renewal Hearings to answer the questions from Commission Members and public interveners
• Conduct Regulatory Research and participate/coordinate research projects on risk and reliability
• Participate in international forums (e.g. IAEA, OCDE/NEA)

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor`s Degree from a recognized University in Science or Engineering; an equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge will also be considered.

Language Requirements:

English Essential

Experience:

• PSA and reliability models development
• Review of PSA, reliability and PSA applications for nuclear power plants and small reactors
• PSA computer codes (e.g., CAFTA and R&R software suite)
• Nuclear power plant design, operation and safety analysis
• Project management and coordination

Knowledge of:

• Reliability engineering and PSA (Level 1 and Level 2 for internal and external events)
• Nuclear reactors design and operation, especially for CANDU reactors
• The Canadian Nuclear Safety Act (CNSA), Regulations, supporting guidance documentation, and relevant safety codes and standards (CSA, IAEA, ASME, etc.) on PSA and reliability engineering

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:

• Advanced degree in science and engineering
• Experience in deterministic safety analysis
• Knowledge in LWRs and Small Modular Reactors

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. In your 2 page cover letter applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential experience criteria and assets as applicable. To assist with the screening process, we suggest using the following headings:

a. PSA and reliability models development
b. Review of PSA, reliability and PSA applications for nuclear power plants and small reactors
c. PSA computer codes (e.g., CAFTA and R&R software suite)
d. Nuclear power plant design, operation and safety analysis
e. Project management and coordination
f. Asset Experience: Experience in deterministic safety analysis

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