Technical Specialist

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 23, 2024, 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

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 Technical 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 leadership and expertise in the fields of probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) and systems reliability engineering.

Reporting to the Director, you'll :

• Lead the review of PSA and reliability relevant submissions and provide regulatory recommendations
• Participate in inspections and audits of licensees activities to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
• Make recommendations to senior management about the use of the PSA in regulatory activities and participate in the development of regulatory documents
• Prepare Commission Members Document (CMD) and participate to public Commission Meetings and License renewal Hearings to answer the questions from Commission Members and public interveners
• Conduct regulatory Research and coordinate research projects on risk and reliability
• Participate in international forums (e.g. IAEA, OCDE / NEA)
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to staff in the division

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,
• Preparation and review of scientific papers, reports and documents,
• Project management and coordination.

Knowledge of :

• Reliability engineering and PSA (Level 1 and Level 2 for internal and external events),
• PSA applications (risk-informed decision making, risk-informed inspections, and other PSA applications, etc.),
• Nuclear reactors design and operation, including CANDU reactors and other types of reactors,
• Safety analysis of nuclear reactors and other nuclear installations (including deterministic safety analysis and hazard analysis)
• 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.

Ability :

Communicate effectively in 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 :

• Experience in deterministic safety analysis,
• Knowledge in Light Water Reactors and Small Modular Reactors,
• Participation in PSA peer reviews and in international working groups on Risk and reliability,
• Advanced degree in Science or Engineering.

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. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.

2. We want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them.

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).

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