The Technical Officer plays a key role in supporting the planning and execution of early regulatory approval activities for the Bruce C Project. This may include planning of forward-looking regulatory strategies in support of the Bruce C New Build Project.
This is a term position which may be for a period of up to 60 months, offers a competitive compensation package and is located in Port Elgin, Ontario.
Bruce Power remains committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future HR Business Partner roles across the site and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.
Key Responsibilities
As directed by the assigned Manager and based on process, protocols, roles, and responsibilities, the Technical Officer will be assigned Specific Responsibilities that will include but will not be limited to the following:
- Assist in development, implementation, and execution of designated programs/processes related to Bruce C regulatory needs.
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Provide support for sustained and improved program performance through ongoing assessment/surveillance, problem solving, development of objectives and targets, and development/maintenance of long-term plans.
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Interact with regulatory authorities, such as the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, on issues, clarifications, and prepare reports and other required documentation for submission to regulators.
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Provides technical evaluations and advice, solves problems and coordinates technical work as required in support of the operation, maintenance, design, and commissioning of the facilities as it pertains to regulatory needs.
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Receives assignments as well as identifies, assesses, evaluates, and recommends disposition and/or solutions to potential problems and opportunities in the facility as it pertains to regulatory needs.
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Maintains and/or updates operating and other specified department/divisional procedures. Discusses these with operating personnel or others as required to ensure current practices are recognized in the procedure.
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Prepares or reviews new or revised procedures consistent with environmental regulations, operating licenses, policies, principles, department standard practices for the safe and environmentally responsible management of facilities.
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Prepares reports to provide information and data in answer to external requests. Initiates studies or investigations where opportunities for improvement are apparent. Collects, or arranges for collection, and analyzes data from past events or operations. Prepares reports, delivers presentations, provides explanations and answers to questions received.
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Reviews proposals received from internal or external sources. Discusses proposal with originator as necessary to suggest changes or revisions as appropriate. Recommends disposition of proposal for eventual decision for the approving authority.
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Participates in training programs to further own development and assists in the development of others.
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May be required to gather and collate data for use in department budget preparation and to monitor variances to annual budget and submit for reporting purposes.
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Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge and Skills
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Relevant experience and technical skills in the areas of regulatory process, environmental management, environmental or impact assessment.
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Basic knowledge of CANDU or nuclear power plant systems and operations is an asset.
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Requires knowledge in interpreting, applying, and implementing environmental regulations and best practices.
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Requires advanced knowledge of one or more of these subjects to evaluate and propose improvements to processes, equipment and systems and to facility or unit safety, reliability and performance.
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Ability to assess and interpret emerging regulatory expectations and guidance.
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Requires experience to solve problems, to provide advice and guidance, to initiate developmental studies and to make recommendations during the design, commissioning and operation of a nuclear facility as it relates to environmental management.
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Requires knowledge and fluency of English in order to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to interface effectively with operations/technical staff, regulators and other stakeholders via excellent verbal and written communications skills.
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Good working knowledge of standard software applications (Microsoft OFFICE, MAXIMO, etc.) related to production/modification/update of reports, spreadsheets, databases, graphic presentations and the like.
Education and Experience
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Requires knowledge normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited four-year university education in an appropriate engineering or science field or having the equivalent level of education.
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A period of over 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
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Requires an academic background in the areas of: Environment, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Sustainability, Political Science.
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Specific considerations would be given to those who have experience working with the CNSC or is familiar with the nuclear safety control regulation and CNSC licensing process.
Bruce Power Inc.
177 Tie Rd - RR2
Tiverton
Ontario Canada
www.brucepower.com
