Nuclear Security Leader - Canada

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Canada seeks an experienced Nuclear Security Leader to support GVH SMR operations. Lead regulatory and corporate security requirements, oversee access control, and coordinate background checks to ensure compliance with CNSC and other regulations.

The role covers interaction with licensees and interface with the GVH information security program, including handling sensitive information and export controls. Travel to US might be required; candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of Nuclear/Industrial Security experience.
• Minimum 5 years of nuclear security experience at an operating nuclear facility in Canada, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with CNSC regulations and related regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate U.S. and Canadian security requirements to identify gaps and implementation needs.
• Establish access control and physical security procedures for GVH sites in Canada.
• Develop a framework for interface between licensees and GVH information security program.
• Facilitate background checks and security clearances to ensure compliance with personnel and information security requirements.
• Collaborate with reactor security engineers as needed.
• Serve as SPOC with customers to ensure security compliance.

Skills

Nuclear security leadership

Security program management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership experience

Background checks coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Security Leader to support the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Small Modular Reactor (SMR) business in Canada.

In this position you will identify, communicate, implement and oversee applicable regulatory and corporate requirements, standards, and processes related to information, personnel, and physical security at GVH facilities in Canada.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• EvaluateU.S. and Canadian security requirementsto identify equivalencies, gaps, and implementation needs.
• Establishaccess control and physical security proceduresfor GVH sites in Canada in accordance with applicable regulations and corporate standards.
• Develop a framework for the interface betweenlicensees and the GVH information security program, including matters related to classified information, safeguards information, and security-related proprietary information.
• Facilitate and oversee background checks, security clearances, and related approvals for the GVH Canada team to ensure compliance with Personnel Security, Information Security, and Import/Export Control requirements.
• Collaborate withnew reactor security design engineersas needed.
• Serve as theSingle Point of Contact (SPOC)with customers to ensure security compliance requirements are met.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR 5 years of experience in Nuclear and/or Industrial Security Program.
• Minimum5 years of nuclear security experienceassociated with anoperating nuclear power facility in Canada, including at least3 years in a management role
• Minimum 2 years of experience with, and strong working knowledge of, the security requirements of:
  • theNuclear Safety and Control Act
  • Nuclear Security Regulations
  • Nuclear Non-proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations
  • security-related regulatory documents, including but not limited to Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)REGDOC-2.12

Eligibility Requirements

• Eligible for aLevel II Security Clearance through the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
• Ability torespond to site within 90 minutes
• Ability to conducton-site visits and assessments within Canadaand travel to theUnited Statesas necessary.
• For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or training associated with the Canadian Nuclear Security Industry (CNSC), whether in government or private sector.
• Knowledge of theIncident Command System (ICS)
• Demonstrated proficiency in implementingprescribed, protected, and classified information security programsin compliance withCNSC, CSIS, RCMP, and Treasury Boardrequirements.
• Operational knowledge of interpreting and applyinglicensee security-related procedures
• Excellentanalyticalandproject managementskills
• Demonstrated experience conducting threat and risk assessments and applying the results to security planning and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, document, plan, and execute security programs and projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical audiences and influence stakeholders

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:/www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $118K and $168K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: Discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes