Critical Infrastructure Risk & Policy Analyst

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Risk and Policy Analyst at their Chalk River location. This role involves supporting the development of national security policies and risk analysis for critical infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with federal nuclear and security mandates, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join CNL in advancing clean nuclear science for a secure future.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in critical infrastructure or national security.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of federal nuclear and security agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support risk analysis across critical infrastructure sectors.
• Participate in developing mitigation strategies and recommendations.
• Conduct cross-functional research on critical infrastructure policies.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Policy Analysis

Risk Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

University degree or college diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Our Chalk River location is looking for a Critical Infrastructure Risk and Policy Analyst to support our National Security & Critical Infrastructure Directorate. Can you envision yourself in a role where you will support CNL’s efforts to develop capabilities and inform policies regarding the protection and resilience of national security and critical infrastructure through cross-functional research, policy analysis, and collaboration with internal and external experts? If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Supporting comprehensive risk analysis across critical infrastructure sectors to identify both foreseeable and unforeseen threats to national security.
• Supporting the development of mitigation strategies by contributing to working groups and developing standard operating procedures.
• Participating in the development of short- and long-term recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Performing cross-functional research on critical infrastructure policies, practices, and capabilities to assess their relevance and completeness in addressing security risks.
• Providing subject matter expert recommendations in critical infrastructure-related topics.
• Providing support in the development or amendment of policy and legislation.
• Participating in national critical infrastructure working groups.
• Supporting the growth of the critical infrastructure protection research network with external collaborators and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts to identify research needs.
• Managing daily interactions with stakeholders to maintain effective and productive partnerships.
• Communicating project status and updates clearly to collaborators and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Disseminating research information with collaborators and stakeholders on the status of various projects.
• Planning and managing the content and delivery of project tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • University degree or college diploma in a relevant field from an accredited school. Having education in these related fields would be considered an asset: Infrastructure protection & international Security, International relations, Criminology, Defence studies, and Law.
• Experience
  • A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of formal training and experience is required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to manage own project tasks and budgets (approximately $10,000 to $20,000).
  • The ability to provide recommendations on strategy is an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of federal nuclear and security agencies, including their mandates and operational roles.
  • Awareness of a broad range of national security risks and resilience factors, often involving highly confidential information on operational vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Discretion and ability to manage sensitive information.
  • Ability to develop, adapt, and communicate clear, compelling messages to diverse audiences.
  • Skilled in managing and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Expertise in identifying process gaps, policy weaknesses, and vulnerabilities.
  • Proficiency in conducting detailed analysis and summarizing findings into concise briefing materials for senior executives and decision-makers.
  • Strong presentation skills, including both development and delivery.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within teams and interagency working groups.
  • Proficient in stakeholder management, with the ability to navigate a matrixed organization and collaborate effectively with a diverse set of external stakeholders.
  • Ability to build strong, cooperative relationships both within and outside the organization.
  • Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.
• 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.”

Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:
CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on-site vs. working from home

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield . Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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