Chief Nuclear Officer

CSMC • Woolwich, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is a Canadian deep‑tech company developing advanced micro‑reactor technologies for defence, aerospace, remote operations, and future off‑world missions. Our work spans nuclear engineering, advanced materials, thermal‑hydraulics, systems integration, and mission‑critical energy systems. We are building a world‑class engineering organization focused on safety, innovation, and national strategic capability. As we expand our nuclear programs, we are seeking a Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) to lead all nuclear governance, licensing, safety, and regulatory strategy across the company.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in nuclear engineering, nuclear operations, regulatory affairs, or reactor development.
• Demonstrated and proven successful leadership in CNSC‑regulated environments (e.g., reactor facilities, utilities, vendors, national labs).
• Deep knowledge of CNSC regulatory frameworks, licensing processes, and safety case development.
• Experience with CSA N286, N299, and nuclear QA programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in safety‑critical environments.
• Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with regulators, government agencies, and executive stakeholders.
• Eligibility for federal security screening and Controlled Goods Program compliance (BFOR requirement).
• Must be able to work on‑site in Waterloo, ON, five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced reactors, microreactors, or non‑traditional nuclear applications (defence, remote operations, aerospace).
• Prior experience as a Design Authority, Nuclear Safety Manager, Regulatory Affairs Director, or equivalent.
• Experience developing or reviewing safety analysis (thermal‑hydraulics, neutronics, PRA).
• Background in nuclear R&D, prototype development, or early‑stage technology programs.
• Graduate degree in nuclear engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all nuclear regulatory strategy, including CNSC engagement, licensing pathways, and regulatory submissions.
• Establish and maintain CSMC’s nuclear governance framework aligned with CSA N286, N299, and other applicable standards.
• Serve as the company’s senior nuclear authority and primary point of contact with CNSC, federal agencies, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee development of licensing documents, safety cases, technical basis reports, and regulatory filings.
• Build and sustain a strong nuclear safety culture across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Oversee nuclear risk management, hazard analysis, and safety classification processes.
• Lead development and implementation of nuclear policies, procedures, and technical governance.
• Provide executive oversight of reactor design, thermal‑hydraulics, neutronics, systems engineering, and safety analysis activities.
• Ensure engineering processes meet regulatory expectations for design control, configuration management, verification & validation, and technical baselining.
• Chair or oversee key technical review boards, including design authority and safety review committees.
• Oversee nuclear QA programs aligned with CSA N286/N299 and defence‑related quality frameworks.
• Ensure integration of nuclear QA with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Support readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on nuclear strategy, regulatory risk, and program readiness.
• Support partnerships with government, national laboratories, academia, and industry.
• Represent CSMC in national and international nuclear forums as appropriate.

Benefits

• Shape the future of Canadian nuclear innovation and strategic energy capability.
• Lead nuclear governance for one of Canada’s most ambitious deep‑tech programs.
• Work with a world‑class engineering team developing next‑generation microreactor technologies.
• Contribute to missions that matter, from defense resilience to off‑world exploration!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive