Power Reactor Site Inspector

$77,422.00 - $107,500.00/Year (Salary Under Review)

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

Overview

The Darlington Site Office is recruiting Power Reactor Site Inspectors for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and the Darlington New Nuclear Project sites at the REG5 level.

This role involves staff recruitment for future similar positions, including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate positions.

Persons legally eligible to work in Canada can apply.

Physical onsite presence at the Darlington Site Office will be required 3 to 4 days per week.

Employment equity is an important organizational priority. Preference may be given to candidates who self identify as members of one or more of the four designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Members of Visible Minorities, or Women.

Closing Date: May 17, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

Why work here?

• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

For more information about the CNSC, visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca

Who You Are

As an inspector, the decisions you make directly impact the health and safety of Canadians. You communicate effectively and respectfully with stakeholders, analyze situations, and understand that compliance extends beyond basic regulations.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Power Reactor Site Office Supervisor (PRSOS), you will provide regulatory oversight and conduct inspections at the nuclear site to ensure compliance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Regulations, Licence, and Licence Condition Handbook.

• Assist with planning, preparing, organising, and participating in compliance activities, including emergency event response.
• Assist in regulatory inspections, recording findings, analysing data, and preparing and finalising reports with guidance.
• Assist with monitoring licencee performance alongside senior inspection staff.
• Provide support to senior staff in preparing and analysing information for compliance verification activities.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Graduation with a degree from a recognised university specialising in Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Language Requirements: English essential.
• Experience: Providing support with audits or inspections including planning, participation, drafting technical reports, working at an industrial facility (construction, inspection, operations, maintenance, or engineering).
• Knowledge: Design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, testing, safety assessment or licensing of Class I or II facilities; application of risk information to determine safety significance of compliance oversight findings; CNSC regulatory requirements applicable to nuclear power plants; safety and control area framework.
• Ability: Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing with various stakeholders.
• Additional Experience: Experience as an inspector in a regulatory organisation; knowledge of IAEA safety principles.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Live it - Model the CNSC values
• Own it - Be accountable & achieve results
• Build it - Collaborate effectively with others
• Learn it - Commit to professional growth & personal leadership

Operational Needs

• All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.
• Position requires occasional travel.
• Some overtime may be required.

Hiring Conditions

• Security: Secret
• Medical: Pre employment medical evaluation required.