Regulatory Specialist

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself coordinating licensing activities within CNL with particular emphasis on Chalk River Laboratories (CRL)? Does the idea of preparing licensing documents, coordinating preparations for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) hearings and meetings, and providing recommendations for licensing strategies based on knowledge of the regulations and project or program requirements appeal to you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Supporting the Manager, Regulatory Affairs by helping to coordinate licensing across CRL and between CRL and other CNL divisions.
• Providing support to assigned Designated Representative of the Licensee (DROLs) in the Safety and Control Areas and/or facilities.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual report.
• Preparing and reviewing licensing correspondence.
• Preparing licensing protocols, progress reports and other licensing submissions as required.
• Drafting and reviewing licensing procedures and processes as required.
• Maintaining a schedule of all licensing activities for CRL and CNL.
• Assisting in preparations for CNSC Commission hearings and meetings.
• Drafting and reviewing responses to CNSC questions.
• Drafting and reviewing presentations for the CNSC.
• Tracking and managing regulatory commitments for CRL and CNL.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Bachelor''s (Honours) or Master''s or PHD in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; OR membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.

• Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a nuclear operations environment, resulting in a sound technical knowledge of regulatory interactions with the CNSC.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and the associated regulatory and environmental assessment processes, and a working knowledge of the Impact Assessment Act, are essential.

• Well-developed program knowledge in at least 6 of the 14 Safety and Control Areas.

• Demonstrated strong project management skills.

• Ability to interact with multiple people and manage the input from several projects in an organized manner.

• Ability to work in an environment where tight deadlines are frequent, including document preparation, review and submission.

• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat''s "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security."

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we're reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders-pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation-we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One - no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL!

Location: Hybrid Onsite Eligible

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable remote work when possible. This role requires that the majority of time worked be at CNL's Chalk River Laboratory site while also providing opportunities to work remotely, where possible, if desired by the employee.

Please note: This is a hybrid position, with a combination of remote work and onsite presence at our Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.

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