Human and Organizational Factors Specialist

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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.
Dependent on operational requirements and the duties of the position, CNSC employees can work fully in the office, fully from a telework location or some mix in between the in-office and a telework location within Canada.
We encourage applicants that reside across Canada to apply.
The CNSC is committed to creating a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: University degree in Science, Engineering, or Social Science, or a combination of education, experience and relevant job knowledge in Human Factors, Engineering, Psychology (Industrial, Organizational, Cognitive or Social).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

English essential

EXPERIENCE:

• Applying HOF related considerations in nuclear, or other high reliability industries.
• Planning and executing compliance and licensing activities (e.g., conducting evaluations, inspections, audits and assessments).
• Understanding and applying the Regulatory Framework.
• Written and verbal communication with staff and management on technical topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team to manage project planning, conduct, and deliverables.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• HOF domains and the fundamental principles, theories and practices of these domains applied in assessing HOF programs and practices within the nuclear industry or other high-reliability industries.
• Licensing and compliance processes, procedures and practices, which include inspection, investigation, assessment and analysis activities.
• Mentoring/training techniques provided within the group

The Human and Organizational Performance Division (HOPD) supports the CNSC’s mission and mandate by providing regulatory leadership and expertise in human factors, human performance, and organizational performance.
Areas that may be of particular interest are human performance, Human and Organizational Factors (HOF) aspects of small modular reactor technology, HOF aspects of nuclear power plant compliance activities, safety culture, and fitness for duty including the application of HOF considerations for managing alcohol and drug use.
If these topics are of interest to you, consider joining the Human and Organizational Performance Division!

You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to work as part of a team to:

• Participate in the development/maintenance of CNSC’s regulatory framework.
• Analyze and assess licensee submissions pertaining to Human and Organizational Factors (HOF).
• Participate in technical licensing and compliance work of licensee facilities.
• Prepare recommendations, reports and other documentation.
• Review and analyze licensee events.
• Manage projects related to area of specialization.
• Represent CNSC at national and international technical/scientific meetings and organizations.
• Participate in the development of junior staff by providing a good role model, coaching and mentoring, and generally providing expertise as a resource for junior staff.