Director, Nuclear Threat, Intelligence and Cyber Security Division

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 141,200 - 179,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 20 days of annual leave

Banked Time

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance pay

Job summary

The CNSC is seeking a Director to lead the Nuclear Threat, Intelligence and Cyber Security Division. Hybrid work in Ottawa with a strong emphasis on regulatory leadership and threat assessment.

You will oversee an interdisciplinary team, drive regulatory development, and advise senior leaders on cyber security licensing and risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in security/cybersecurity.
• Experience advising senior management on security issues and regulation.
• Ability to establish partnerships and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage an interdisciplinary team of cyber security and nuclear security professionals.
• Lead development and implementation of cyber security regulatory framework.
• Oversee threat monitoring and enforcement of Design Basis Threat.
• Advise leadership on licensing, compliance and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with industry, government and agencies to integrate new security approaches.

Skills

Security intelligence

Threat assessment

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Education

Degree in natural sciences/engineering/security/cybersecurity

Job description

Director, Nuclear Threat, Intelligence and Cyber Security Division

Job Number:

J0526-0483

Job Title:

Director, Nuclear Threat, Intelligence and Cyber Security Division

Division:

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

Salary Range:

$141,200.00 - $179,600.00/Year(Salary Under Review)

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 who are Canadian Citizens

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work 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. Due to the nature of this position, there will be operational requirements beyond the CNSC baseline. Physical onsite presence in the Ottawa, Ontario office will be required 4-5 days per week as determined by operational requirements.

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.

Closing Date: August 31, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

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.

At the CNSC we develop leadership skills, foster teamwork, and support creativity and innovation. We know it takes people with diverse backgrounds and talents to make this happen. Would our culture match your values?

As the Canadian nuclear regulator, we have a positive impact on the health and safety of Canadians. Our work is important and challenging, we also recognize that people work optimally when work-life balance is supported, therefore, the CSNC offers the benefits of flexible work arrangements and provides a generous benefits package.

Some Executive benefits at a glance include:

• Minimum 20 days of annual leave per year
• Banked Time
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Performance pay

For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca .

You are an innovative individual capable and interested in establishing a new division built from an existing cyber security regulation team and a threat intelligence team. You are capable of working in a security environment where tact is critical to ensuring that information is shared as required but discretion is maintained. You are collaborative in nature, willing to work across the organization with regulatory operations divisions, with technical analysis divisions, and with the rest of the Directorate of Security and Safeguards, as well with other government departments. You demonstrate an ability to adapt to circumstances and to drive change. You are objective-focused and strategic in your mindset and able to implement programmatic change. You are a leader looking for an opportunity to support your team in the development and implementation of a nuclear cyber security framework and in the identification and assessment of physical and cyber security risks.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director General of the Directorate of Security and Safeguards, you provide regulatory oversight and leadership of a division that is responsible for cyber security regulation of nuclear facilities and for the identification and assessment of emerging threats and risks in both the physical and cyber domains:

• Manage an interdisciplinary team of cyber security and nuclear security professionals
• Lead the CNSC’s adherence to new or changed legislation in the areas of nuclear security and cyber security through the development of appropriate regulations, regulatory documents and requirements
• Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the cyber security regulatory framework, and support licensing and compliance related to cyber security in line with the CNSC Cyber Security Strategy
• Oversee threat monitoring and the maintenance of the CNSC Design Basis Threat
• Advise senior leadership on cyber security licensing and compliance and on emerging risks, trends, and mitigation strategies related to threat intelligence
• Lead collaboration with industry, government departments, and agencies to incorporate new technologies and security approaches into threat characterization and cyber approaches

You have a security-first mindset as you support the CNSC’s mission and mandate.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the position (e.g. natural sciences, engineering sciences, security, cybersecurity) or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience relevant to the position.

Experience:

• Experience in providing advice to senior management (Director General or equivalent and above) on complex issues in the area of security, cyber security, threat and risk assessment, or regulation.
• Experience in clarifying differences of opinion among interest holders and identifying and implementing approaches to resolution.
• Experience establishing and maintaining internal and external partnerships to further collaboration.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices related to security intelligence
• Principles and processes associated with threat and risk assessment, and their application in decision-making
• The CNSC regulatory framework and the legislated and regulatory instruments related to nuclear security and cyber security

Language Requirements:

Bilingual imperative with a proficiency at CBC level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to take a self-assessment here.

Note: Please consider applying to this position even if you do not meet the language requirements of CBC. Should a suitable candidate not be found with the required language profile, then this position may be staffed with other linguistic profiles such as English essential or bilingual non-imperative

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 Qualification:

• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, or critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading development and implementation or the delivery of a cyber security program or cyber security regulatory program within a large, complex organization.
• Experience with emerging trends in nuclear security and cyber security, including emerging technologies, threats, and approaches.
• Experience with threat and risk assessments.
• Experience in leading organizational change.

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive and may be reassigned to a different position to address operational needs.

Hiring Conditions

Candidates must meet and maintain the following hiring conditions throughout their employment.

Security: Top Secret

In order to obtain a Top Secret level security level you must be a Canadian citizen

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).