Licensing Officer - Englineer/Scientist - Regulatory Approvals

Overview

Lead regulatory licensing submissions for nuclear deep geological repository

Key Responsibilities

• document review
• schedule tracking
• license submission
• compliance review
• record management
• stakeholder response

Tasks

As part of the Regulatory Approvals, Impact Assessment & Licensing team, the Licensing Officer- Engineer/Scientist, will contribute to the execution of the NWMO’s Regulatory Decision-Making (RDM) Project, a critical work program supporting the licensing of Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Studies, the Licensing Officer- Engineer/Scientist will help advance regulatory readiness and compliance by leading, with the Senior Advisor of Licensing, the development, submission, and management of nuclear license applications and supporting documentation to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and other relevant authorities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Canada’s first-of-its-kind deep geological repository project, a nationally significant infrastructure initiative that is aligned with international best practices in nuclear safety and environmental protection. As a Licensing Officer- Engineer/Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a robust, transparent, and defensible regulatory case, essential to securing regulatory approvals. -Coordinate internal reviews of draft licensing and regulatory documents to support timely submissions to the CNSC and other regulatory agencies. -Support the establishment of plans, scopes, schedules and contractors to meet organizational and departmental objectives. -As the lead interface with the Integrated Project Delivery team, the successful candidate will execute components of the work program to ensure the NWMO obtains all required federal and provincial permissions and approvals, including the completion of Impact Assessments and licensing submissions to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). -Lead scheduling, tracking, and document management processes related to the regulatory process. -Help enhance regulatory certainty and efficiency by supporting process improvements and alignment across regulatory submissions. -Contribute to the development and implementation of licensing strategies and documentation that demonstrate safety, regulatory alignment, and compliance with the Impact Assessment Act and Nuclear Safety and Control Act. -Support the preparation of the NWMO's presentations and responses at public commission hearings with the CNSC or other regulatory bodies. -Review and summarize trends in international regulatory developments and policy directions. -Provide regulatory assistance and guidance to the NWMO by triaging and/or compiling technical information requests and responses from internal and external stakeholders. -Review work completed by external contractors to ensure it is consistent and accurate, meets relevant regulatory requirements, and that it is produced in accordance with NWMO deadlines and quality standards. -Participate in regulatory interface activities by organizing meetings, maintaining records, and supporting responses to information requests. -Research and collaborate with internal subject matter experts and members of the project team to coordinate the production of regulatory submissions and external facing products. -Work collaboratively across NWMO departments and the Integrated Project Delivery team to integrate engineering, environmental, and safety evidence into a coherent licensing submission. -Perform standard document template compliance reviews on licensing documents submitted by department leads. -Support supervisor with reviewing reports and documents related to the RDM Project. -Prepare quality outgoing regulatory correspondence for regulators. -Manage records for RDM project to ensure compliance and conformance to corporate policies and regulatory standards. -Present key licensing deliverables to regulatory bodies to support licensing applications. -Develop comprehensive information reports, prepare meeting minutes, documents or briefings related to licensing and deliverables. -Prepare responses to information requests from Indigenous nations and communities, the public, partners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• cnsc
• p.eng.
• pmp
• project management
• strategic planning
• regulatory

What You Bring

This role will require travel to Oakville, ON Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate. -Strong analytical and deductive skills. -Proven ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, construction managers, and environmental/social consultants to integrate diverse technical inputs into unified regulatory deliverables. -Advanced understanding of Ontario’s environmental regulatory framework, including the Environmental Assessment Act, Impact Assessment Act (IAA), and familiarity with provincial and federal coordination processes. -An understanding of Management Systems as they apply to nuclear, or other similar industries (e.g., aviation, oil and gas) -Minimum of 8-10 years of direct experience leading and managing complex regulatory submissions. This includes overseeing all phases of environmental and technical documentation development, ensuring completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance. -In-depth knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements, particularly those set by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), and experience managing licensing processes for nuclear facilities or major nuclear-related infrastructure. -University degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field is required. Additional credentials (e.g., P.Eng., PMP, or postgraduate degrees in environmental/nuclear studies) are considered strong assets. -Sound decision-making skills. -Demonstrated expert-level skill in interpreting complex regulations, advising on compliance strategies, and developing submission approaches tailored to project-specific challenges. -Strong strategic planning and project management skills. -Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan. NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

About Nuclear Waste Management Organization

-Championed the Adaptive Phased Management approach: a stepwise, science-based plan to safely contain spent fuel deep underground. -Guided by a unique partnership of scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders, it blends technical rigor with community collaboration. -Currently leading site characterization and planning for a deep geological repository near Ignace, Ontario. -Works with top-tier engineering and mining firms on infrastructure, subsurface barriers and transport systems. -Operates as a not-for-profit funded by Canada’s major nuclear utilities and governed to serve public interest.

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