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Portfolio: Energy and Natural Resources

Position title: Permanent Member

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Headquarters location: Ottawa, Ontario

Workplace location: Across Canada

Type: Part-time

Per diem: $920 - $1,080

Closing date: October 21, 2026

Opportunity number: 250728-67

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (the Commission) is an independent regulatory agency and administrative tribunal with jurisdiction over all nuclear-related activities and substances in Canada. It is responsible for regulating nuclear activities to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment, and to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The Commission may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, make legally binding regulations.

Permanent Members review evidence, participate in public hearings, and make independent decisions on licensing and other regulatory matters affecting Canada’s nuclear sector, for the purpose of rendering decisions that are in keeping with the discharge of their responsibilities under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

Further details about the organization and its activities can be found by following the Organization website link above.

Education and Experience

Please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet the following requirements:

• A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study (i.e. Ie. nuclear science, engineering, including geological or mining engineering, project management, nuclear energy and the operations of nuclear power plants and sites, environmental protection and safety), or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and / or experience;

• An advanced degree in the sciences, engineering, or nuclear medicine and radiological sciences would be considered an asset;

• Experience with legislative and regulatory frameworks, regulatory agencies or quasi-judicial administrative tribunals;

• Experience analyzing large amounts of evidence and balancing diverse stakeholder perspectives, including the interests and rights of Indigenous peoples, to support complex decision-making;

• Experience in nuclear science, engineering, including geological or mining engineering, project management, nuclear energy and the operations of nuclear power plants and sites, environmental protection and safety or related fields would be considered an asset;

• Experience building relationships, promoting partnerships, and working with Indigenous peoples and communities or other stakeholder groups to support and/ or shape decision-making processes would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following criteria will be assessed:

• Knowledge of the mandate and activities of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as its legislative framework, including the Nuclear Safety and Control Act;

• Knowledge of the Canadian nuclear sector and operational context;

• Awareness of Indigenous knowledge systems, Canada’s goals for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and Indigenous peoples' concerns and priorities as they relate to development, environmental assessment and/or environmental protection;

• Superior oral communication skills, including the ability to lead discussions with licensees and public intervenors and effectively discuss evidentiary and procedural matters;

• Superior written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and comprehensively on complex evidentiary and procedural matters; 

• Ability to analyze significant amounts of complex technical information and make unbiased decisions within a legal and regulatory framework.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in both official languages is preferred.

The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency when assessing applicants. Your online profile must include your proficiency in speaking and understanding your second official language.

Personal Attributes

The following will be verified by references at a later date:

• High ethical standards, integrity and impartiality

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Sound judgment

• Tact and diplomacy

• Adaptability and resiliency

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of Canada is committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace and to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. Appointees will be expected to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.

Candidates who belong to one or more of the designated employment equity groups are encourage to self-identify when applying. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment

• All appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout the duration of their appointment.
• All appointees are subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of their appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities.
• All appointees are subject to the Terms and conditions applying to Governor in Council appointees. They must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviours in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values, principles and expected behaviours for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles throughout their time in public office. 
• Appointees must also respect the principles of any code of conduct that applies to the organization to which they are appointed.
• Appointees shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any activity, have any interest in a business or accept or engage in any office or employment that is inconsistent with their duties (statutory).
• Appointees must be available for periods of 2 to 3 days, up to 10 times per year, in addition to approximately 40 to 60 days per year for the preparation and conduct of Commission proceedings, as well as travel and post-hearing deliberations.
• Appointees must be willing and able to travel across Canada to participate in Commission proceedings and Commission related activities.
• Appointees must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette.

A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be considered for other appointment opportunities.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit their application package, including their curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressed to the Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 21, 2026 via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

To learn more or if you require support or accommodation to submit your online application, please visit the How to apply page on the website. For alternatives to online applications, please visit the Application Assistance page.