Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Intermediate & High Level Waste

Employer Name: Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)

City: Igance or Toronto, ON

Province: ON

Application Deadline: July 16th, 2025

Hours of Work: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

Reporting to the Manager, Intermediate and High-Level Waste, the incumbent will join a multidisciplinary technical team engaged in the early stages of development of a deep geological repository for the disposal of Intermediate Level Waste (ILW), Non-Fuel High Level Waste (NFHLW), and used fuel from new reactor technologies in Canada (e.g., Small Modular non-CANDU nuclear fuel waste forms).

The incumbent will be responsible for leading and contributing to technical reports, managing contracts and collaborating with industry (e.g., waste owners, new nuclear proponents, technical working groups). The incumbent will lead and/or support project management, pre-disposal planning, governance development, repository design, safety analyses, lifecycle cost modelling and financial forecasting. The ideal candidate will have experience in nuclear waste management, supported by experience in project planning and development of procedures, and strong communications and project management skills and expertise in engineering design, geoscience and/or safety analysis or a related technical discipline.

• Provide technical expertise, literature reviews and conduct analyses on ILW, NFHLW, and non-CANDU fuel waste, including fuels from new reactors such as SMRs, to support the development of pre-disposal planning, engineering design, safety analyses, and project life cost estimates.
• Lead projects and contracts. Participate in developing and issuing contracting documents (e.g., RFPs) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans and deliverables and monitor/report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.
• Collaborate with industry to develop inventories and understanding of ILW, NFHLW, and non-CANDU fuel wastes. Provide technical support to help address gaps.
• Produce technical reports and presentations. Conduct analyses and/ or provide recommendations for work on ILW, NFHLW, SMR, and non-CANDU fuel wastes needed for the development of engineering and transportation design solutions.
• Manage a range of internal and external resources to ensure assignments are produced on time, on budget, and in by NWMO brand standards and communication strategies. Ensure resources are scheduled to avoid bottlenecks, delays or unnecessary costs.
• May be required to perform lifecycle cost modelling and financial forecasting to support long-term planning and decision-making for nuclear liabilities.
• May be required to participate in budget submissions, financial evaluation and purchase justification as required.
• Stay informed of developments and international projects/experience related to ILW, NWHLW and non-standard fuels through technical publications and contacts with internal and external experts in the field.
• Represent the NWMO and make presentations to the public, CNSC, and national and international forums.
• Ensure that all work activities follow applicable corporate and departmental safety requirements and programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

This is a Progression-In Place role. Applicants with lesser experience or qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower-level position commensurate with their experience.

• A 4-year university degree in engineering, preferably nuclear physics/engineering or chemistry/chemical engineering or the equivalent education
• Over 6 years of relevant experience in nuclear waste management.
• Knowledge of ILW, NFHLW, and/or non-CANDU nuclear waste forms from new reactors such as SMRs (i.e., understanding of waste characteristics and behaviors such as heat generation, durability, criticality, corrosion, radionuclide content, radionuclide release as it relates to repository safety and design).
• Demonstrated experience in contract management (i.e., creation of requests for proposals, bid evaluation, ongoing management, contract close out).
• Demonstrated experience in project management (i.e., plan development, resourcing, schedule tracking, contract management and problem resolution).
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications and procedures, governmental regulations, policies, procedures and technical reports.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven professional writing and oral communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Self-directed learner who displays initiative, problem recognition, synthesis and problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to effectively apply theoretical and practical technical knowledge and use sound analytical thinking to solve problems in the appropriate subject areas.
• Experience with procedure writing or governance development would be an asset.
• Experience in cost estimating and financial forecasting is an asset.

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please apply online at: https://careers.nwmo.ca/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=100019&p_web_page_id=374578&p_preview=Y

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being.  As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.  The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you require accommodation, please contact us.

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