Job Number:

J0826-0200

Job Title:

Environmental Program Officer

Division:

Various opportunities with the CNSC

Location:

Head Office, Ottawa

Tenure:

Indeterminate

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Salary Range:

$77,422.00 - $125,510.00/Year (Salary Under Review)

Classification:

REG 5 / REG 6

Language Requirements:

English Essential

Unionized Position:

Yes

Number of Positions:

1

Position Number:

6260-06

Security Clearance:

Reliability Status

Medical Evaluation:

No

Nuclear Energy Worker:

Yes

Closing Date:

September 7, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

What You Need to Note:

The results of this process may be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.

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.

What you'll do:

As an Environmental Program Officer, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and work as part of a team that functions as the corporate authority for the environmental protection Safety and Control Area. Health Sciences and Environmental Compliance Division (HSECD) leads Directorate of Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessment's (DERPA) involvement in the CNSC's compliance promotion, verification and enforcement activities for nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills to ensure that licensed activities do not pose an unreasonable risk to people and the environment.

Reporting to the Director, you'll:

REG5:
• assist in technical assessments of licensee's environmental protection programs submitted as part of licensing,
• support and conduct environmental compliance activities, including desktop reviews and inspections,
• support the CNSC's Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP),
• support preparations for CNSC Commission proceedings,
• support meetings with Indigenous groups, members of the public, government departments, environmental groups.

REG6:
• conduct technical assessments of licensee's environmental protection programs submitted as part of licensing,
• conduct environmental compliance activities, including desktop reviews and inspections,
• participate and provide advice in the CNSC's Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP),
• participate in CNSC Commission proceedings,
• participate in meetings with Indigenous groups, members of the public, government departments, environmental groups,
• participate in the development and implementation of regulatory documents and regulations.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in science or engineering in a discipline related to environmental protection or an equivalent combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

REG5:
• Reviewing environmental protection programs related to effluent and environmental monitoring, site assessment or environmental management systems,
• Communicating with various stakeholders including proponents, environmental groups, federal/provincial departments, Indigenous communities and members of the public on issues related to environmental protection.

REG6:
• Developing, reviewing, auditing and inspecting environmental protection programs related to effluent and environmental monitoring, site assessment or environmental management systems,
• Analyzing environmental performance data,
• Communicating with various stakeholders including proponents, environmental groups, federal/provincial departments, Indigenous communities and members of the public on issues related to environmental protection,
• Analyzing and synthesizing technical information and conveying it effectively to non-specialists and management.

Knowledge of:
• Canadian environmental assessment and environmental protection legislation, policies, standards and guidelines,
• Environmental protection principles and practices,
• CNSC's licensing and compliance process,
• Project management principles and processes,
• Indigenous engagement principles.

Ability to:
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing,
• Synthesize, summarize, analyze, interpret and critically review technical information and explain complex regulatory issues to non-technical audiences,
• Engage in consultations with stakeholders internal to and outside the CNSC,
• Deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact and 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:
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle facilities,
• Experience with atmospheric dispersion modelling,
• Experience with performing public dose calculations.

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.

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).

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