Inspector, Regional Office

Reference Code: IH-12-TV-58-VB-05
Who you are:
As an Inspector, the decisions you make directly impact the health and safety of Canadians, and you never lose sight of this responsibility. You are engaged, enthusiastic, and curious! Respect is a big part of everything you do, and it helps you communicate effectively with people inside and outside of the CNSC. Maybe you are not a mind reader, but you are adept at analyzing situations and reading people. You also love variety - one day you may be working as part of a team to address a challenging file and the next day working independently on an inspection.

Ideal candidates will have demonstratable and proven success in these areas:

1. the use of nuclear substances, radiation detection instrumentation, and application of radiation protection principles.*
2. performing audits against established technical standards, health, and safety and/or quality assurance criteria.
3. conducting compliance inspections in a regulatory environment (federal or provincial agencies).

*Please note: Radiation protection training may be provided by the CNSC to the successful candidate at REG5 level who meets the other required knowledge and inspection experience. For this process, candidates at the REG6 level are expected to possess this knowledge and experience at the time of appointment.

What you'll do:

You will be responsible for compliance oversight in different environments where nuclear substances and radiation devices are used such as, hospitals, labs, construction sites and industrial facilities. Inspections are conducted across Canada at licensee premises or job sites. You can expect that 50% of your time will be spent preparing for inspections and writing reports, while the other 50% of your time will be carrying out inspections of licensees or conducting other compliance activities involving members of the public.

As an inspector, you will be responsible for:

- Providing scientific, technical, and regulatory advice and guidance regarding radiation protection, and health and safety in dealing with nuclear substances.
- Conducting inspections of low, medium and high-risk** activities based on CNSC regulatory requirements, which may occasionally lead to performing enforcement actions such as issuing orders or seizing nuclear substances and/or devices.
- Leading and/or participating in multidisciplinary teams in the performance, review and communication of compliance findings related to inspections.
- Leading and/or participating in investigations of incidents/accidents, determining and documenting the facts, gathering evidence, and initiating the appropriate enforcement actions.
- Monitoring and occasionally responding to unexpected incidents under the guidance of the Regional Site Supervisor.

**Please note: Compliance inspections of high-risk activities are currently limited to REG6 inspectors and above.
Languages: Mississauga Office: English Essential / Laval Office Bilingual Imperative With A Proficiency At BBB Level
Experience: Experience:
REG5:
- Conducting quality audits or compliance assessments against provincial/territorial, national or international standards or regulations.
- Application of safety, technical or quality assurance principles to support compliance, risk reduction, or operational effectiveness.
- Working in a high hazard environment (e.g., nuclear, chemical, biological), with responsibilities related to safety, compliance, or risk control.

REG6:
- Leading quality audits or compliance assessments against provincial/territorial, national or international standards or regulations.
- The implementation, adherence, or maintenance of radiation protection measures or programs.
- The selection and operation of radiation detection instrumentation.
- Working in a high hazard environment (e.g. nuclear, chemical, biological), with responsibilities related to safety, compliance, or risk control.
- Investigating safety-related incidents.
Education: University degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge.

Essential Skills: Knowledge of:
REG5
- The CNSC's regulatory framework pertaining to nuclear substances and radiation devices and its powers related to inspections.
- Radiation substances and devices used in medical, industrial, commercial, and academic setting applications, including good safety procedures and practices.
- Inspection practices and procedures, including principles of auditing, conducting self-assessments, and verifying compliance with requirements.
- Application of risk information to determine safety significance of inspection findings.

REG6
- The CNSC's regulatory framework pertaining to nuclear substances and radiation devices and its powers related to inspections.
- Radiation substances and devices used in medical, industrial, commercial, and academic setting applications, including good safety procedures and practices.
- Inspection practices and procedures, including principles of auditing, conducting self-assessments, and verifying compliance with requirements.
- Application of risk information to determine safety significance of inspection findings.
- Knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation properties and applications.

Ability:

- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various stakeholders.
- Prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive tasks to deliver work by assigned deadlines.
- Ability to analyze relevant information, identify important issues, and make sound recommendations or decisions.

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
Additional Skills: Asset Qualification:
REG5:
- Experience in reviewing work instructions or SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Experience implementing, adhering to, or maintaining of radiation protection measures or programs.
- Experience working in a regulatory environment.
- Knowledge of safe work planning and job hazard analysis principles.
- Knowledge of radiation detection instrumentation properties and applications.

REG6:
- Experience leading teams and synthesizing multi-disciplinary reviews.
- Experience writing and reviewing work instructions or SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Experience working in a regulatory environment.
- Knowledge of safe work planning and job hazard analysis principles.
- Knowledge of the design, operation and safety controls of radiation devices and equipment.
Other: Operational Needs:
- All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
- This position requires frequent travel, including regular multi-day, overnight trips.
- For inspectors based out of the Laval Regional Office, travel is primarily throughout some parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
- For inspectors based out of the Mississauga Regional Office, travel is primarily throughout Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. However, travel to other provinces and territories is also possible.
- Requires a valid driver's license.
Anticipated Start: October 2026
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Submitting an Application:
Submit the following by the closing date, for our initial screening of candidates.

1. We want to read your resume! Please include your contact information so we can reach you.
2. We want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, and when and how you acquired them using concrete examples.

Important to Note: You cannot save your application in progress, so please be prepared to complete your entire application and all screening questions during one session. For this reason, we recommend saving your answers in a text editing application, and then copy-paste them into your job application.

Asset qualifications and organizational needs may also be used for screening or to determine the right fit for the position. Essential qualifications and hiring conditions must be met before an appointment is made.

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