Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? The Regulatory Specialist supports the Manager, Environmental Remediation Management (ERM) Licensing Support with the coordination of regulatory activities at CNL with particular emphasis on the Historic Waste Program Management Office (HWPMO). Do you have experience in the management of regulatory correspondence and tracking of regulatory actions, preparing for and participating in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) inspections, unplanned event reporting to regulatory agencies, and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports? Are you experienced with providing recommendations for licensing strategies based on knowledge of the regulations and project or program requirements? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!  Apply today! 

What will you be doing!  

• Preparing and reviewing licensing correspondence; Assisting the Manager, Programs & Compliance with the oversight of all licensed activities conducted through the HWP MO and acting as a designate as required. 
• Participating as licensing representative in various meetings.  Support to other ERM activities and sites. 
• Assisting in preparations for CNSC Commission hearings and meetings. 
• Reviewing and providing comments on CNSC issued regulatory documents in conjunction with Industry peers (OPG, Bruce Power, NB Power, COG) and submitting comments to CNSC staff. 
• Producing and reviewing correspondence, preliminary verbal and full unplanned event reports to the CNSC.
• Providing input to strategic decisions and support strategic initiatives by reviewing and summarizing CNL, CNSC and other requirements and proposing optimal solutions to minimize licensing risk, while meeting project/program constraints.
• Drafting and reviewing presentations for the CNSC.
• Drafting and reviewing licensing procedures and processes as required.
• Drafting and reviewing responses to CNSC questions.
• Preparing licensing protocols, progress reports and other licensing submissions as required.
• Managing routine communications with other CNL licensing areas.
• Maintaining a schedule of all licensing activities for HWP MO and other ERM activities or sites as requested.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual report by coordinating the production of CNL-CRL’s Annual Compliance Monitoring Reports (ACMR) and contributing as an author.
• Travelling to on-site presences at PHAI and other CNL sites on a frequent basis.
• Tracking and managing regulatory commitments for PHAI and other ERM sites and activities as requested.
• Producing and revising regulatory affairs process documentation and coordinating the production of this documentation as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.   
   

What we are looking for:

• Education 
  • University graduate with Honours in Engineering or Science or equivalent from a university of recognized standing is required.
• Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in a highly regulated environment, resulting in sound technical knowledge of interpretation of regulatory requirements. Preference for experience with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to understand and describe technical issues pertaining to regulatory matters. 
  • Must have good organizational skills, be highly motivated, and be a quick learner. 
  • Ability to provide support and guidance on the interpretation of regulatory, compliance and company-wide requirements.  
  • Ability to draft and review various types of correspondence and reports. 
  • Must possess good communication and written skills. 
  • Must be precise and fluent in what they say and write, with an eye for detail. 
  • Ability to contribute to writing technical documents. 
  • Knowledge of NSCA and Regulations, CNL licenses, license conditions handbooks, and ability to work effectively as a team member, and with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of CNL’s Management System, Quality Assurance, Health, Safety, Security and Environment programs, as well as other Safety and Control Areas. 
  • Knowledge of other regulatory requirements such as the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Fisheries Act, various Ontario environmental regulations, and other federal regulatory reporting.
  • Knowledge of the work undertaken by the Historic Waste Program Management Office and CNL’s Environmental Remediation Management Mission
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 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: 

• Flexibility to work outside of standard office hours on occasion to meet organizational needs as required. 
• Occasional travel to various sites.
• 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. 

• This position is part of the CRPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

   

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 for your future 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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