Radiation Protection Officer

CGI Njoyn; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 15 days

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

The Radiation Protection Division (RPD) at the CNSC is responsible for directing regulatory practices related to occupational radiation protection for proposed and licensed nuclear facilities and activities. The role includes licensing dosimetry services and implementing risk-based licensing and compliance activities.

We seek a candidate with a university degree in health physics, strong communication, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Assess complex technical information, synthesize and communicate findings.
• Engage effectively in interactions with internal and external CNSC stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical assessments and provide support for licensing and compliance activities related to operational radiation protection.
• Contribute to the development and drafting of regulatory documents, regulations, policies and guidance related to radiation protection.
• Provide advice and assist in the development and delivery of the CNSC’s Radiation Protection Program for CNSC staff and related training.
• Provide support to national and international program activities.

Skills

Communication

Technical assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Diplomacy

Project management

Education

University degree in health physics

Job description

$77,422.00 - $107,500.00/Year(Salary Under Review)

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - CNSC 25.2K subscribers

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. [LP1.1][DE1.2]

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 23, 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

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca.

What you’ll do

The Radiation Protection Division (RPD) is accountable for directing the CNSC’s centre of excellence for operational radiation protection for all proposed and licensed nuclear facilities and activities. The division is responsible for the licensing of dosimetry services and implementing risk-based licensing and compliance activities. RPD also serves as the corporate authority on regulatory practices with respect to radiation protection/dosimetry and provides direction and represents the CNSC’s interests in relevant national and international organizations.

• Conduct technical assessments and provide support for licensing and compliance activities related to operational radiation protection
• Contribute to the development/drafting of regulatory documents, regulations, policies and guidance related to radiation protection
• Provide advice and assist in the development and delivery of the CNSC’s Radiation Protection Program for CNSC staff and related training
• Provide support to national and international program activities

Additional tasks of a Radiation Protection Officer may include participating in various types of outreach activities with stakeholder communities and supporting the CNSC’s Emergency Operations Centre.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

University degree in health physics or related scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge as defined in this work description.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience:

• Participating in technical reviews related to occupational radiation protection
• Provision of advice related to occupational radiation protection and/or health physics principles
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and interacting with different stakeholders
• Participating in the management of projects

Knowledge of:

• CNSC regulations and regulatory documents, national and international standards, guides, and recommendations applicable to radiation protection/health physics
• Operational radiation protection principles relating to the types of CNSC licensed activities
• Principles for assessing and controlling radiation hazards
• Techniques for managing projects and making presentations

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Assess complex technical information, synthesize and communicate findings
• Engage effectively in interactions and consultations internal to and external to 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

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 CNSC’s licensing and compliance processes
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework for emergency preparedness & response and the associated multijurisdictional responsibilities for emergency preparedness and response within Canada
• Knowledge of international organizations, standards and guides which influence radiation protection practices and legislation globally

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

This position may be required to travel.

Overtime may be required.

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) .

We thank all those who apply. We will contact only those whose qualifications are the most relevant.