Examination and Certification Officer

Life at the CNSC:

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.

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.

Applicants must reside or be willing to relocate to the National Capital Region (NCR). Relocation assistance may be offered to a successful candidate residing outside of the National Capital Region.

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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Closing Date: December 3, 2026, 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 for internal career opportunities
- Strong support for employee wellness and mental health
- Subject to eligibility and [LD3.1]change, appointees to REG6 or REG7 levels may be eligible to receive an annual lump sum payment of up to five thousand dollars (Currently under review)

About this opportunity:

The Personnel Certification Division of the CNSC is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team.

If you are passionate, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and are interested in applying your nuclear power plant knowledge to implement and improve the CNSC’s personnel certification and examination programs, we want to hear from you!

This will be your opportunity to:

• assist in the design of and participate in examination and certification program inspections;
• participate (and sometimes lead) in the design, development, conduct and grading of certification examinations and requalification tests for certified personnel at non-power reactor facilities and for Senior Health Physicists;
• provide analytical support for the assessment of requests for certification and renewal of certification;
• participate (and sometimes lead) in the development, review and documentation of CNSC processes and requirements;
• participate in the drafting and amendment of Regulations, Regulatory Documents and Inspection guides associated with the CNSC’s personnel certification and examination programs;
• participate in technical assessments;
• review and analyze licensee events;
• occasionally manage projects related to area of specialization; and
• attend national and international technical/scientific meetings and organizations.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, experience and relevant job knowledge as defined in this posting.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

• Applying training, examination and certification principles and methodologies
• Participating in technical assessments
• Developing technical documents, policies or procedures
• Working collaboratively, with individuals across the organization

Knowledge of:

• Design and operation of CANDU nuclear power plants
• Fundamental principles of training, examination and certification
• Personnel certification programs and certification examination methodology
• Nuclear Safety Control Act (NSCA), Regulations and supporting Regulatory Documents
• Inspection, investigation and audit techniques, procedures and practices
• Principles of project management

Ability to:

• Meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities
• Communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally[

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

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
Travel may be required
Overtime: Overtime may be required.

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-pasting 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

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 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).