Job Posting: Analyst, Policy and Research (2 year Term)

Who We Are:

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is a non-profit organization established in 1960 to represent the nuclear industry in Canada. We promote a strong vibrant and expanding nuclear industry that benefits our members, stakeholders and all Canadians.

The CNA’s purpose is to lead and focus dialogue with and among key stakeholders concerning Canada’s nuclear future, namely to be, and to be seen and heard to be, the voice of the industry. To this end, CNA offers a range of services: regulatory and government affairs; research and policy development; advocacy to advance member-relevant interests in the political and public spheres and, programs and external and member communications to support the association’s objectives.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Advisory, Policy and working closely with the Director, Regulatory Affairs at the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), the Analyst, Policy and Regulatory Affairs will: support the conduct of policy and regulatory research; help analyze federal and provincial policies, regulations and legislation; analyze external research reports; work with external experts and stakeholders on projects related to policy and regulatory issues; and, provide support in preparation of policy and regulatory meetings.

The Analyst, Policy and Regulatory Affairs will liaise with internal CNA staff, senior officials within our membership, the Board of Directors, government officials and other external stakeholders in the execution of policy and regulatory matters. The individual in this role will: support and conduct policy research; work with consultants on the formulation of policy and regulatory advice; and, support the development of options and recommendations. The position requires the ability to draft briefing materials for the CNA management. The position also requires the ability to draft materials that will support the senior management for regulatory hearings and Parliamentary Committees. The position will also provide assistance in the organization of meetings and workshops related to policy and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

As the successful candidate you will focus on both Policy and Regulatory Affairs activities:

Policy

● Support the policy reviews and analyses for the CNA.

● Help formulate policy advice, options and recommendations for resolution of issues and problems.

● Assist with the development of CNA’s policy research.

● Help prepare reports, summaries, briefing notes required for the CNA management, along with information for updates to members on key government policy or regulatory initiatives.

● Identify policy research needs, including key objectives, scope, costs, stakeholders to involve and development of a research implementation plan.

● Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with external stakeholders.

● Assist in the completion and coordination of other major projects as required.

Regulatory Affairs

● Assist with the preparation of materials in support of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Committee hearings and other presentations (e.g., written submissions, Qs and As, speaking notes, etc.).

● Provide support to CNA management in the development and alignment of positions on legislative, regulatory and policy issues.

● Keep track of and collate all information on recent updates on federal and provincial regulatory affairs developments, that are related to CNSC and non-CNSC issues.

● Review/compile background information, or data, on specified regulatory issues.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

● An undergraduate degree in law, public administration, political science, international affairs, or other relevant discipline is required.

● A minimum three (3) years of experience working in a policy, regulatory and/or legislative environment involving research projects and/or policy analysis; or a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a field related to public policy, public administration, or politics as a policy advisor or analyst;

● Experience conducting independent research and providing analysis and advice.

● Strong written skills, with the ability to assimilate, analyze, and present technical or complex information quickly and accurately

● Experience participating in collaborative working groups.

● Strong technical skills working with a variety of databases, online platforms such as Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Personal Attributes:

● Strong writing, organization and ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects.

● Basic understanding of the current national and international affairs in nuclear energy.

● Ability to gather and evaluate technical information.

● Ability to decipher and speak to research reports.

● Ability to review and analyze regulations, legislation and government policies.

● Basic knowledge of government policy-making and legislative processes.

● Demonstrated experience in research and policy analysis.

● High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.

● Ability to work in a high-paced, dynamic, and complex environment.

The following attributes are considered an asset:

● Knowledge of the nuclear industry.

● Ability to speak, read and write in both official languages

Working Conditions:

· The successful candidate is expected to work/live in the Ottawa and/or surrounding area.

· Work is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week expected in the CNA office in Ottawa, and the other time working in a home office environment. This may change in the future to more than two days per week.

· May be expected to travel outside the Ottawa area occasionally to attend meetings, events or conferences within Canada.

· During travel, working conditions will be restricted to safe and comfortable offices and/or tradeshow/conference venues.

To Apply:

If this opportunity intrigues you and relates to your experience, then we want to hear from you. Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a unique cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you and your career at this time. If you have questions in advance, please reach out to HR@cna.ca and we’ll set up a call as you may have questions that we would be glad to answer.

The CNA is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are seeking qualified applications from employment equity groups including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities such as queer, transgender, non-binary, and gender-variant individuals.

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada in order to be eligible for this position. Please note that all applications will be acknowledged. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. The posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete.