Technical Specialist

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada CNSCCCSN Full time

**What You Need to Note**:
The results of this process may be used to staff future positions, in various CNSC locations, 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 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.

Depending on the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix between in-office and from a telework location within Canada.

We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.

Be an informed applicant. Read How to apply.

**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.

We also provide benefits like:

- 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

The CNSC is also committed to ensuring our workforce is representative and reflective of Canadian society. We strive to be a safe and healthy workplace - one that is inclusive and free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

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

**What you’ll do**:
The Engineering Design Assessment Division (EDAD) is looking for a technical specialist to support the CNSC's mandate and mission. We provide regulatory leadership and expertise in the fields of mechanical, metallurgical, fire protection and civil engineering, and EDAD is looking for a technical specialist in the area of fire protection engineering.

This will be your opportunity to:

- Assess nuclear facilities' compliance with fire protection codes and standards
- Review and assess applicant and licensee submissions related to the fire safety at nuclear facilities
- Review and evaluate fire hazard assessments, fire suppression system assessments, and code compliance assessment reports
- Prepare inspection and technical reports, inspection guides and procedures and other documentation; contribute to the development of regulatory documents, standards and guidelines
- Represent the CNSC in national and international technical/scientific meetings, committees and organizations

**Essential Qualifications**:
**Education**:
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in science or engineering; an equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge may be considered.

**Language Requirements**:

- Bilingual non-imperative with proficiency at BBB level. If you are unsure of your proficiency level, we encourage you to self-assess here.

**Experience**:

- 10+ years in fire safety and/or fire protection engineering
- Computational modeling using tools such as FDS, CFAST and FDT, while considering the assumptions and limitation of tools used in associated fire safety calculations
- Preparation and review of scientific papers, reports and documents
- Project management and coordination

**Knowledge of**:

- Fire science and fire dynamics
- Heat transfer and smoke movement
- Active and passive fire protection methodologies, systems, and equipment
- Performance-based fire design (PBD)
- Fire protection-related codes and standards, including CSA N293, Fire protection for nuclear power plants, CSA N393, Fire protection for facilities that use, process, handle, or store nuclear substances, the National Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada
- Deterministic and probabilistic fire risk assessment

**Ability**:

- Communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing
- Work effectively in both office and virtual / telework settings
- Develop and maintain relationships with different stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams

**Key Competencies**:
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

**Asset Qualification**:

- Post-graduate degree in fire safety / protection engineering
- Application of fire safety/fire protection concepts at a nuclear power plant, nuclear facility or related industry
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teams / projects, and revie



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