What You Need to Note:
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.
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.
Within the flexible work model, CNSC employees are currently expected to work in-person for at least 25% of their normal schedule depending on the operational requirements and duties of the position.
The CNSC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects Canada’s population. We value and respect individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, socio-economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. We recognize that individuals may identify with more than one designated group.
Employment equity is an important organizational priority and may be applied at any stage of this appointment process. If applied, preference may be given to candidates who have self-identified as members of one or more of the four designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), Members of Visible Minorities, or Women. Self-identification is voluntary, confidential and used solely to support Employment Equity objectives. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.
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.
This process is available in both official languages. Please indicate your preferred language for communication.
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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
Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca.
What you’ll do
The Environmental Review Division (ERD) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) environmental review (ER) Program to ensure that the CNSC is compliant with federal legislation. You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work as part of a team that functions as the corporate authority on environmental and impact assessments.
Reporting to the Director, you will:
- manage and/or participate in federal and harmonized environmental or impact assessment (IA) processes for assigned projects,
- conduct technical reviews of assigned projects,
- participate in meetings with proponents, environmental groups, other interest groups, other levels of government, Indigenous communities, and members of the public on issues related to EA/IA,
- assist in preparations of materials for the Directorate’s participation in public Commission hearings and meetings including EA reports, Commission Member Documents, briefing materials, and presentations to inform the Commission’s decisions,
- assist in establishing and maintaining the corporate program for meeting the obligations of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012), Environmental Protection Reviews under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), and other ER processes,
- participate in and/or organize public outreach and Indigenous engagement sessions, including town halls, meetings, and information sessions.
Additional tasks of an ER officer may include working collaboratively with other federal, provincial and/or municipal governments on environmental related matters (e.g., climate change initiative, regional assessment studies, gender-based + analysis of programs and processes) and Memoranda of Understanding with other government departments and agencies. You may also be responsible for contributing to annual reports to Parliament and to the Commission.
Essential Qualifications:
Education:
University degree in environmental sciences / management or a related discipline (e.g. geography, biology, environmental engineering, environmental policy, etc.), or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Language Requirements:
Various language profiles
Experience:
REG 5
- Participating in environmental reviews and impact assessment processes
- Supporting the preparation of clear and concise written and oral briefing materials, reports and presentations
- Participating in meetings with different stakeholders such as proponents, environmental groups, other interest groups, other levels of government, Indigenous communities, or members of the public
- Participating or supporting public outreach and Indigenous engagement
- Participate in special projects in support of the Directorate’s mandate, roles and responsibilities.
REG 6
- Managing and/or participating in environmental reviews and impact assessment processes
- Leading and/or supporting in the preparation of clear and concise written and oral briefing materials, reports and presentations
- Participating in multidisciplinary project teams
- Collaborating and/or participating in meetings with different stakeholders such as proponents, environmental groups, other interest groups, other levels of government, Indigenous communities, or members of the public
- Conducting public outreach and Indigenous engagement
- Lead or participate in special projects in support of the Directorate’s mandate, roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge of:
- Canadian legislation, policies, standards and guidelines applicable to impact and environmental assessment as well as environmental protection (including NSCA, IAA, CEAA 2012, Species at Risk Act (SARA), Fisheries Act, provincial and territorial legislation and policies on environmental assessment)
- Impact and environmental assessment methodologies and techniques
- Principles and practices for consultation with Indigenous Peoples
- Subject matter related to environmental reviews including environmental protection and radiation protection for facilities and activities regulated by the CNSC
- Project management principles, processes and tools
Ability:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to prepare briefing materials and technical reports for various audiences
- Information and knowledge management skills
- Engage in engagement and consultations internal to and external to the CNSC
- Deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact, and good judgement
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:
- Graduate degree in environmental assessment or related field
- Knowledge of CNSC’s licensing and compliance processes
- Experience in the conduct of technical reviews of gender-based + analysis, socio-economic, and/or climate change considerations in relation to environmental reviews or impact assessments
- Experience leading or participating in public outreach and Indigenous engagement
- Experience supporting multi stakeholder projects from inception to implementation
Operational Needs:
All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
This position may be required to travel.
Overtime may be required.
Hiring Conditions
Security: Various: Reliability and/or Secret
Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.
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.
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:
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [email protected] or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).
If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN).
