Employment Category
Regular Full-Time
Department
Regulatory Approvals
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 22 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it. We are pleased to share that in November 2024, we have selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the hosts for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
Senior Advisor, Licensing
(Employment Status: Fulltime)
Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Studies the successful candidate will be a member of the Impact Assessment and Licensing Team and will be responsible for the development and execution of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing regulatory strategy and integration of the license application within the integrated Impact Assessment and CNSC Licensing for a deep underground geological repository.
As a senior advisor to inform on licensing strategy, integration and development of the CNSC licensing application deliverables, this position will provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of processes that will enable the NWMO to receive and maintain all required permissions and approvals from the government departments (in particular the CNSC) and ministries (Federal and Provincial) and that will enhance regulatory certainty, compliance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Within the context of providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of processes that will enable the NWMO to receive and maintain all required permissions and approvals from the government departments and ministries (Federal and Provincial) and that will enhance regulatory certainty, compliance and efficiency, assist the Manager, Regulatory Studies:
- Planning, scheduling and progressing the work of the department;
- Optimizing department quality, quantity, timeliness and resources;
- Establishing and/or maintaining positive interfaces with internal stakeholders/departments, regulators, government departments, and/or communities
Specific Accountabilities
Within the scope of assigned tasks, provide support to the Manager, Regulatory Studies to:
- Drive execution of the CNSC Licensing application and regulatory strategy.
- Attend and lead technical integration meetings to ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory strategy and execution of regulatory deliverables.
- Analyze and interpret the implications and impacts of regulatory and/or government policies, regulations or proposals.
- Evaluate the implications of and trends in international regulatory developments and policy directions.
- Recommend standards, policies, programs, processes and procedures in support of approved strategies.
- Lead the execution of the licensing strategy and advise on regulatory steps to be undertaken to prepare for license submissions and compliance.
- Define, develop and implement strategies, policies, and programs as required including plans, scope, schedules, cost estimates project execution plans (PEPs) and justifications.
- Assist manager to maintain positive interfaces with regulators and international organizations, including the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and ensure regulators are kept informed of NWMO activities; act as the single point of contact and/or planning liaison with regulators including the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
- Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that required regulatory submissions achieve the regulatory requirements and are submitted in a timely manner.
- Prepare quality outgoing regulatory correspondence and other communications with regulators.
- Provide regulatory assistance and guidance to the NWMO.
- Monitor developments in Canada and internationally on regulatory aspects of long-term waste management and provide timely updates on new developments to senior management.
- Monitor and periodically assess department and program performance with respect to effectiveness, efficiency and cost optimization; recommend redirection if necessary.
- Support the Manager, Regulatory Studies in coordination of contractors responsible for supporting the licensing processes.
- Prepare and present at public commission hearings on behalf of the NWMO with the CNSC or other regulatory bodies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience; however, those with lesser experience should not hesitate to apply.
- A 4-year university degree in a science or engineering discipline or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or P. Geo designation will be considered an asset.
- Previous CNSC licensing experience including the development of Commission Member Documents and preparation for CNSC hearings
- Previous environmental assessment/impact assessment experience will be considered an asset.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience reading, understanding and interpreting CNSC Regulatory Documents (including corresponding REGDOC’s and CSA Standards)
- CNSC Licencing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, nuclear waste, decommissioning, nuclear transport, operating plants, etc.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with CNSC personnel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and solution oriented.
- Exceptional organizational skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be comfortable leading meetings and delivering presentations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
Other Information
Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.
NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.
We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and pension plan.
The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
The NWMO is committed to contribute to Reconciliation in all our work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, the NWMO actively seeks Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. We will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
