Power Reactor Site Inspector

Njoyn; Tiverton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 15 days annual leave

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Wellness and mental health support

Job summary

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is seeking a Power Reactor Site Inspector to work primarily at the Bruce Nuclear site, providing regulatory oversight and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role requires onsite presence 3–4 days per week at the Bruce Site Office near Tiverton, Ontario.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting inspections, monitoring licensee performance, and supporting senior staff in information preparation for the

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree in Science or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• English language required (English essential).
• Experience supporting audits or inspections including planning.
• Knowledge of plant design and CANDU reactor operations; risk-informed oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, organizing, and conducting compliance activities.
• Assist with monitoring licensee performance.
• Provide support to senior staff in preparation and analysis of information for the Commission.

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Inspection planning

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

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The Bruce Site Office is the designated work location and is approximately 10 km outside of Tiverton, Ontario. Physical onsite presence at the Bruce Site Office will be required 3 to 4 days per week. Applicants should live in an area where they can easily commute to the Bruce Site Office.

Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.

The results of this process will be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment, and indeterminate.

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.

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: October 14, 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 internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

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

Who You Are:

As an Inspector, the decisions you make directly impact the health and safety of Canadians, and you never lose sight of this responsibility. You are engaged, enthusiastic, and you communicate effectively and respectfully with stakeholders both inside and outside the organization. You are adept at analyzing situations, and you understand being a great inspector goes beyond compliance. These qualities contribute to your success, whether working independently or as part of a diverse technical team.

If this strikes a chord, and you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Power Reactor Site Office Supervisor (PRSOS), the Power Reactor Site Inspector works primarily at the nuclear site to provide regulatory oversight and conduct inspections on the operation and state of the Bruce Nuclear Power Generating Station and to ensure that the facility and its operators are in compliance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulations, License and License Condition Handbook.

As a Power Reactor Site Inspector, you will:

• Assist with planning, preparing, organizing, and participating in or conducting compliance activities.
• Assist with monitoring licensee performance.
• Provide support to senior staff in the preparation and analysis of information for the Commission.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in Science or Engineering or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Language Requirements: English essential

Experience:

• Providing support to audits or inspections including planning.
• Application of safety, technical, or quality assurance principles.
• Drafting technical reports (e.g., inspection reports).

Knowledge of:

• Plant design, analysis, operations, and maintenance of a CANDU reactor.
• Application of risk information to determine the safety significance of compliance oversight findings.
• Inspection practices and procedures.
• CNSC’s Safety and Control Areas framework.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.

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

For more information on CNSC’s Key Behavioural Competencies go to the following link: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/about-us/careers-at-cnsc/key-behavioral-competencies.cfm

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to Nuclear Power Plants (NPP).
• Knowledge of International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) safety principles.
• Experience working at a nuclear power plant (inspection, operations, maintenance, or engineering).
• Experience participating in the conduct of audits or inspections.

Operational Needs:

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
• This position requires occasional travel.
• Overtime: Some overtime may be required.

Hiring Conditions:

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

• Security: Secret.
• Medical: A pre-employment medical evaluation is required.

Additional Notes:

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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) .