Environmental Program Officer

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days leave per year

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Wellness and mental health support

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in Ottawa is seeking an Environmental Program Officer to contribute to environmental protection and regulatory oversight. You will assist in reviewing programs submitted for licensing, support compliance activities, and participate in IEMP initiatives, Commission proceedings, and stakeholder engagements.

The role emphasizes effective communication with Indigenous groups, the public, and government partners, with a commitment to health, safety and

Qualifications

• University degree in science or engineering or equivalent.
• English language requirement.
• Experience reviewing environmental protection programs and communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing environmental protection programs submitted during licensing.
• Support environmental compliance activities including desktop reviews and inspections.
• Support the CNSC Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP).
• Prepare for CNSC Commission proceedings and engage with Indigenous groups and the public.
• Develop and implement regulatory documents and regulations.

Skills

Environmental protection

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Written and oral communication

Education

University degree in science or engineering

Job description

$77,422.00 - $125,510.00/Year(Salary Under Review)

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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. 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. 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: September 7, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

Why work here?

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

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

What you’ll do:

As an Environmental Program Officer, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and work as part of a team that functions as the corporate authority for the environmental protection Safety and Control Area. Health Sciences and Environmental Compliance Division (HSECD) leads Directorate of Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessment’s (DERPA) involvement in the CNSC’s compliance promotion, verification and enforcement activities for nuclear facilities and uranium mines and mills to ensure that licensed activities do not pose an unreasonable risk to people and the environment.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll:

REG5:

• assist in technical assessments of licensee’s environmental protection programs submitted as part of licensing,
• support and conduct environmental compliance activities, including desktop reviews and inspections,
• support the CNSC’s Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP),
• support preparations for CNSC Commission proceedings,
• support meetings with Indigenous groups, members of the public, government departments, environmental groups.

REG6:

• conduct technical assessments of licensee’s environmental protection programs submitted as part of licensing,
• conduct environmental compliance activities, including desktop reviews and inspections,
• participate and provide advice in the CNSC’s Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP),
• participate in CNSC Commission proceedings,
• participate in meetings with Indigenous groups, members of the public, government departments, environmental groups,
• participate in the development and implementation of regulatory documents and regulations.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

• University degree in science or engineering in a discipline related to environmental protection or an equivalent combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge.

Language Requirements:

• English essential

Experience:

REG5:

• Reviewing environmental protection programs related to effluent and environmental monitoring, site assessment or environmental management systems,
• Communicating with various stakeholders including proponents, environmental groups, federal/provincial departments, Indigenous communities and members of the public on issues related to environmental protection.

REG6:

• Developing, reviewing, auditing and inspecting environmental protection programs related to effluent and environmental monitoring, site assessment or environmental management systems,
• Analyzing environmental performance data,
• Communicating with various stakeholders including proponents, environmental groups, federal/provincial departments, Indigenous communities and members of the public on issues related to environmental protection,
• Analyzing and synthesizing technical information and conveying it effectively to non-technical audiences,
• Engaging in consultations with stakeholders internal to and outside the CNSC,
• Deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact and judgement.

Knowledge of:

• Canadian environmental assessment and environmental protection legislation, policies, standards and guidelines,
• Environmental protection principles and practices,
• CNSC’s licensing and compliance process,
• Project management principles and processes,
• Indigenous engagement principles.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing,
• Synthesize, summarize, analyze, interpret and critically review technical information and explain complex regulatory issues to non-technical audiences,
• Engage in consultations with stakeholders internal to and outside the CNSC,
• Deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact and judgement.

The following "Key Behavioural Competencies" define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it - Model the CNSC values
• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results
• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others
• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

• Knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle facilities,
• Experience with atmospheric dispersion modelling,
• Experience with performing public dose calculations.

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Additional Notes:

Please visit our How to Prepare page for more information and helpful tips.

Contact Information:

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). If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN) .