Specialist, Licensing & Community Relations (18 Month Contract)

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

We are recruiting for a Specialist, Licensing & Community Relations (18‑Month Contract) for our location in Peterborough. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better. 

Welcome to BWXT 

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Location:   Peterborough, ON

Our Role:

The Specialist, Licensing & Community Relations (18‑Month Contract) will report to the Vice President, Brand & Communications. The position will support the BWXT Commercial Operations Communications & Government Relations department in the development, more specifically the BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. and BWXT Medical Ltd. divisions. The position’s primary focus will be to help develop, maintain and support initiatives outlined in each licensed company's Public Information & Disclosure Programs. Duties include the development, coordination and distribution/execution of internal and external communications and events, including but not limited to: stakeholder communications; internal communications; external publications; the public website content; tradeshows; conferences; facility tours; internal events; community events; media events; PowerPoint presentations; etc.

Your Day to Day: 

Communications Support:

• Support site-specific communications (email, portal and e-boards) for BWXT NEC and BWXT Medical.
• Participate on the Indigenous Relations Committee and support BWXT’s Indigenous Relations Roadmap and PAIR certification.
• Support the Canada Contribution & Membership program, including the development of annual forecast, responses to community requests, issuance of payments in line with budget and forecasting, obtaining approvals for new requests, coordination of sponsorship and event staffing requirements and branding.
• Support internal employee events for BWXT NEC and BWXT Medical. 

Public Information and Disclosure Program & Regulatory Support:  

• Support successful implementation of the Public Information and Disclosure Programs for BWXT NEC in Peterborough and Toronto, and BWXT Medical in Kanata. This includes community events and meetings, facility tours, speaking opportunities, public mailings, community support, Community Liaison Committee coordination, website updates, volunteer event coordination, and more.
• Annually support updates to the Public Information and Disclosure Program for BWXT NEC and BWXT Medical.
• Support BWXT NEC and BWXT Medical community website maintenance, including updates and posts.
• Support content development and posting for BWXT NEC’s Facebook Group and Targeted Advertising.
• Uphold commitments listed within the PIDP by executing deliverables within communications plans.
• Support the receipt and response to public inquiries.
• Support updates to stakeholder listing and track stakeholder engagement.
• Support the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) program, including recruiting CLC members, coordinating meetings, following up on actions, taking minutes, and evaluating performance.
• Assist senior leadership with regulatory meetings and hearings by assisting with presentations, collection and dissemination of interventions, and background information pertaining to the PIDP.
• Assist Vice President, Government Relations, with Indigenous Relations in support of PIDP and overall company goals.
• Be an active participant in emergency response drills (media and public disclosure response).
• Act as a site representative for the crisis communications team and support emergency response communications for BWXT NEC and BWXT Medical.
• File all correspondence to and from CNSC, stakeholders, media, etc. in accordance with PIDP housekeeping.
• Assist with the development, roll-out, reviews and approval of public polling, analyze data. 

Administration Support:

• Support invoice processing and budget planning for PIDP-related items.

  Required Qualifications:

• Community College Diploma in Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Journalism or equivalent experience. 
• A minimum of 2 – 3 years experience in a technical environment. 
• Event management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, adapting styles/tones to different audiences.
• Excellent writing skills, including logic and structure, grammar, usage, syntax and punctuation for emails, letters, reports, memos, presentations, ad copy and all forms of collateral.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software and basic knowledge of print/graphical requirements.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and communicate to a diverse audience. 
• Strong research, interviewing and writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate various projects and meet a variety of milestones under very tight timelines.

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and $100,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc.  is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.