Job Description
Vice President, Technical Support Branch and Chief Science Officer
Vice President, Technical Support Branch and Chief Science Officer
Note: the classification of this position is at the RLE3/EX-04 level.
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.
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.
This position will require the incumbent to be in-office approximately 3 days per week.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is committed to creating a respectful, barrier-free, 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 use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
Please note that the estimated timelines for this process are aggressive and assessments are expected to occur through the summer months.
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Why Work Here?
The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment, to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.
We work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.
We also provide benefits such as:
- Minimum 20 days of annual leave per year
- Banked Time
- Competitive Salary and benefit package
- Performance Pay
- Strong support for employee wellness and mental health
The CNSC is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to continue 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.ca
What You’ll Do:
The Vice-President of the Technical Support Branch and Chief Science Officer reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer and is one of six members of the Executive Committee. The VP plays a key leadership role by:
• Advising and supporting the President on regulatory operations and policy decisions
• Overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of regulatory science policy and programs concerning nuclear safety, environmental and radiation assessment and protection, nuclear security, international safeguards, emergency management and safety management and standards
• Ensuring science and evidence-based information is incorporated in the regulatory decision-making process and for ensuring the sound application of risk management
• Acting as a Designated Officer pursuant to section 37 (1) and section 65.01(b) of the Nuclear Safety Control Act (NSCA) to carry out one or more duties as described in sections 37 (2) and 65.01of the NSCA.
• Representing the CNSC at meetings involving other government departments (national and international), other levels of government, nuclear industry representatives, Indigenous communities, environmental groups and the public
• Planning and organizing Branch operations: ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources, monitors operations and making adjustments as necessary.
• Participating on various executive level committees.
The VP is supported by a management team responsible for delivering on a mandate in support of licensing and compliance activities. The direct reports include:
• Director General of Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessment
• Director General of Safety Management
• Director General of Nuclear Security and Safeguards
• Director General of Assessment and Analysis
• Director, Innovation and Research Division
• Executive Administrative Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
Who Are You:
As the ideal candidate, you are a highly credible and skilled scientific leader. You are a strategic and innovative thinker, who fosters a healthy safety culture and promotes risk-informed decision-making across the organization.
As a people-first leader, you model the Key Leadership Competencies and promote the importance of having diverse perspectives and transparent decision-making within your organization. To your colleagues and direct reports, you are a trusted leader that builds meaningful relationships through collaboration and consultation. External to your organization, you are a trusted leader that is respected and influential at the national and international level.
Essential Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications:
Education:
A master’s or doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural sciences, engineering or health sciences or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Language Requirements:
Bilingual imperative with proficiency at CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here .
We encourage you to apply to this position even if you do not meet the CBC language requirements. Should a suitable candidate not be found with the required language profile, this position may be staffed with other linguistic profiles like bilingual non-imperative. However, successful candidates must commit to learning their second official language (English or French) within 2 years of appointment.
Experience:
- Significant* experience in providing leadership and direction on a variety of complex** innovative and scientific projects and/or portfolios
- Significant* experience building and maintaining relationships with other government departments including central agencies on matters related to Canadian interests and on international issues.
- Significant* experience dealing with sensitive issues and managing horizontal files with internal and external stakeholders, including organizations at the international level
- Progressive experience in managing significant financial and complex** human resource matters at the Executive level
* Significant is defined in terms of degree of depth, scope, and duration (normally associated with at least 2 years of experience at the EX-03 group and level or equivalent)
**Complex issues are issues with at least three (3) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service.
At the CNSC, we are looking for leaders that model the Key Leadership Competencies and can foster the development of CNSC Key Behavioural Competencies in others
Key Leadership Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
For more information on Key Leadership Competencies, please go to the following link by clicking here
Asset Qualifications:
- Experience working as an Executive within a regulatory body
- Experience working as an Executive within the nuclear industry
- Leading within a hybrid environment
Operational Needs:
- All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
- This position is required to travel frequently.
- Some overtime will be required
- This position has been designated by the Commission as a Designated Officer (DO) position.
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, clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications within a maximum of 3 pages. Provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification, including where and when these qualifications were acquired.
3. In two pages (max), tell us about how you have led your team to be successful in navigating organization-wide changes and pressures external to your organization
To expedite the recruitment process, you are also encouraged to provide:
4. A scanned copy of your transcript, diploma, or certificate as proof of education
5. A scanned copy of your SLE results.
We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.
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Contact Information:
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If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Haven Moulds .