Manager, Nuclear Security & Emergency Preparedness
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
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Security
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Management
Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction on security and emergency preparedness strategies and plans for the NWMO.Develop and implement comprehensive nuclear security and emergency preparedness programs aligned with organizational objectives and ensure all nuclear security and emergency preparedness activities comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulations and other relevant standards.Develop security and emergency preparedness policies, programs, standards, and procedures to govern security operations for the NWMO, taking into consideration the corporate business objectives, due diligence responsibilities, and associated risks.Develop and maintain Security Threat and Risk Assessments that meet the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for licensed activities/sites and are consistent with best practices for other NWMO-managed facilities.Develop and maintain security awareness programs which effectively identify risks, both internal and external, to NWMO’s operations, personnel, facilities, assets, and reputation.Interface with external policing and security organizations such as Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and other security organizations on behalf of the NWMO to integrate plans and response.Interface with external Emergency Preparedness organizations such as Emergency Management Ontario, Transport Canada, local fire, and emergency response organizations to integrate plans and response.Interface with external agencies, stakeholders, and ministries to integrate emergency response or security response, when of mutual benefit or of significance to the local communities.Advise and co-ordinate with Engineering on the security and emergency response aspects of future facilities.Support and oversee the timely investigation and resolution of security-related issues, collaborating with various departments to ensure investigation activities are carried out consistent with Human Resource policies and Collective Agreements.Ensure the Security Clearance Program evolves in a way that effectively identifies and addresses risks, while meeting relevant nuclear regulatory requirements, as well as NWMO business needs.Conduct regular benchmarking exercises to compare program performance against others.Develop and support security-related planning related to NWMO’s nuclear waste storage and transportation programs.Coordinate and execute the work required to develop and manage new and existing Emergency Management programs, projects and plans, including monitoring and reporting.Collaborate with IT and Facilities Management to establish and implement access management and emergency management technology solutions.Develop, conduct, and oversee drills, exercises, and facility/field inspections to test the effective implementation of security and emergency preparedness plans and procedures.Establish a work environment that is safe and secure and promotes quality of work and continuous improvement.Build a team, in alignment with the NWMO project implementation efforts, to support the successful establishment of a nuclear security and emergency response force at the nuclear facility.Support a healthy safety and security culture by ensuring activities and programs meet or exceed the health, safety, security and environmental requirements as outlined in NWMO policies, procedures, and standards.Monitor changing regulations and legislation, industry trends, emerging threats, and technological advances to enhance security and preparedness programs.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Experience
University degree in a relevant field or College diploma in emergency preparedness or protective services with equivalent experience.Over 12 years’ experience in the nuclear, mining, utilities, or public service sectors.Experience in protective services and/or emergency planning and response.Nuclear security experience is a significant asset.Experience working with Indigenous organizations is an asset.Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.Strong reporting skills.Excellent communication skills.Experience managing contracts, contractors and staff.Experience in providing technical and operational support in emergency preparedness and response.Experience with planning, developing and conducting threat and risk assessments.Experience in playing a role in a multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional emergency response.Experience in liaising and influencing various stakeholders regarding emergency preparedness and response.Knowledge of emergency management best practices and standards.
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