Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer - Safety Assessment
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.
This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and in the future.
Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Safety Assessment
Fulltime - One (1) Position Available
Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East
OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Section Manager, Safety Case Integration, the successful candidate will provide technical analysis, advice, guideline, and consultation to the safety cases and post-closure safety assessments for nuclear waste repositories.
Responsibilities
• Provide technical analysis, advice, guidance, and consultation to the preparation and execution of the safety case plan and preparation of the safety case and post-closure safety assessment reports for nuclear waste repositories in support of the licence applications.
• Lead projects and contracts with consultants, universities and other national radioactive waste management organizations on post-closure safety research, methods development, and safety assessment support.
• Participate in the development and issuance of contracting documents (RFPs) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans; review technical reports and outputs; monitor/report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.
• Develop and review technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Contribute as required to working groups to conduct studies and/or carry out work programs and to ensure best practices are followed for safety assessments.
• Present results to technical groups, government authorities, the public and other organizations.
• Participate in NWMO public engagement activities, including seeking community and Indigenous Knowledge input to the safety assessments.
• Keep abreast of developments in safety assessment research through technical publications, contacts with internal and external experts in the field, and conference papers and presentations.
• May be required to participate in budget submissions, financials evaluations and purchase justifications as requested.
• Ensure employee health and safety activities meet or exceed the health, safety and environment requirements as outlined in NWMO policies, procedures, and standards by supporting a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
This is a Progression-In Place role. Applicants with lesser experience qualifications or experience may be considered for the position at a lower rate and be progressed in place
- 4-year university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, preferably nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, hydrogeology, or environmental science.
- Over 6 years' experience in safety analyses.
- Broad knowledge in several engineering and science disciplines relevant to repository safety assessment, such as radiation dose, contaminant transport, nuclear criticality, chemistry, environmental assessment, numerical modelling.
- Requires knowledge of regulatory criteria relevant to environmental and human impacts.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management (i.e., creation of requests for proposals, bid evaluation, ongoing management, contract close out, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in project management including resourcing, schedule tracking, and problem resolution preferably related to post-closure safety research, methods development, and safety assessment support.
- Demonstrated experience integrating large technical documents.
- Experience in applying theoretical and practical technical knowledge and sound analytical thinking to solve problems.
- Experience working under a quality assurance-based management system would be an asset.
Other Information
Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.
Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.
NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.
We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.
The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us.