Geoscience Assessment Officer – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Job Title: Geoscience Assessment Officer

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: The results of this process may be used to staff positions at the REG 5 and/or REG 6 level, depending on the degree of knowledge and experience demonstrated. Future positions may include those with 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.Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix in between the in-office and 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.Be an informed applicant. Read .Closing Date: January 6, 2025, 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 of internal career opportunities
– Strong support for employee wellness and mental healthThe 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.caWhat You’ll DoAs a Geoscience Assessment Officer, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work as part of a team who functions as the corporate authority for geoscience and environmental risk assessments. We ensure that risks to the public and the environment are properly assessed, that appropriate mitigation measures are identified and implemented, and that sound principles are applied in the siting, design, construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities, in order to minimize impacts.Reporting to the Director, you’ll:REG5:

• assist in the conduct of technical assessments
• participate in and assist with technical inspections.
• draft reports and other documentation for further review.
• assist with managing projects related to area of specialization.
• assist in supporting national and international program activities.

REG6:

• conduct technical assessments, provide support, advice and recommendations for environmental reviews, licensing and compliance.
• participate in inspections.
• participate in the development of regulatory framework documents.
• participate in CNSC Commission proceedings.
• manage and/or support research projects.
• support national and international programs and activities.

Essential Qualifications:Education and/or Certification:
Master’s degree in science or engineering from a recognized university, with relevant specialization in hydrogeology, hydrology or other related fields. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.Language Requirements:
English EssentialExperience:

• Interpreting and analyzing hydrogeological and/or hydrological data for the purposes of providing technical support, advice and recommendations
• Applying modelling tools to assess groundwater flow and contaminant transport and/or applying modelling and statistical tools to assess surface water flows and quality, hydrologic impacts, and extreme flows
• Collaborating and communicating with different stakeholders and partners
• Conducting, managing and/or supporting research projects

Knowledge:

• Theories and principles of hydrogeology as it relates to the assessment of risks to the environment and the public, including aquifer and aquitard characterization, interaction between groundwater and surface water, and groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling.
• Theories and principles of surface water hydrology, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood hazard and risk assessment and statistical methods in hydrology
• Groundwater and surface water protection and monitoring programs, including regulatory requirements, national and international best practices
• Climate change and its potential impacts as well as climate model projection data and use
• Knowledge and understanding of the CNSC’s mandate as well as the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulations and supporting guidance documentation.

Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to synthesize technical information and explain complex regulatory issues to non-technical audiences
• 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:Asset Qualification:

• Eligibility to register as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo) or professional engineer (P. Eng) in Canada
• Experience in outreach/engagement activities
• Experience in conducting inspections
• Knowledge and experience in both hydrogeology and hydrology, or in a related field such as climate change or meteorology

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. Your resume, including your contact information
2. A cover letter, maximum 3 pages, clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential experience qualifications. Provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each experience, including where and when these were acquired.We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.Additional Notes:Please visit our page for more information and helpful tips.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).

Company Name: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Salary: $75904 – 123049 per year

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