Vice President, Regulatory Approvals - NWMO
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Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Vice President, Regulatory Approvals
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
Canada's plan, also known as Adaptive Phased Management (APM), will safely contain and isolate used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository. The plan is based on years of public input, international scientific consensus, Indigenous Knowledge and best practices from around the world.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Vice President, Regulatory Approvals is a direct report of the President and a member of the Executive Team. This role is accountable for providing enterprise leadership to secure and sustain all required federal, provincial and Indigenous permissions and approvals for the APM project, including impact and environmental assessment and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing outcomes. This position leads the regulatory approvals portfolio, integrating regulatory affairs, impact assessment, and cross-functional inputs to enable timely, defensible decisions, maintain compliance, and protect NWMO’s reputation and long-term plans.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Required Experience & Education:
- 15 years’ progressive experience, including at least five years in a senior leadership role in regulatory affairs/approvals
- Experience working with Boards and Committees
- Demonstrated experience leading an impact assessment and/or environmental assessment within a regulated environment
- Experience engaging with the CNSC and delivering licensing outcomes, including oversight of submissions, commitments, and regulatory interfaces
- A thorough understanding of the Canadian nuclear regulatory regime, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and the associated Regulations
- University degree in a relevant discipline
Core Competencies
- Able to set enterprise direction and drives disciplined execution
- Dynamic leader; a team player who inspires confidence, credibility and trust
- Proven track record in the achievement of business goals
- Possesses good judgment and sound business acumen
- Exceptional mentoring, coaching and people management skills
- Self-directed and motivated; performance and results driven
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship building and executive influencing skills; able to assert positions and shape decisions
- Accepts ownership and accountability and possesses a high level of integrity
- Able to translate vision into priorities, plans, and measurable outcomes
- Strong managerial courage to raise difficult issues, make decisions, provide feedback and do what’s in the best interest of the company
- Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is an asset
The NWMO supports the principles and practices of diversity, and is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities. Should you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the LHH Knightsbridge project team.
The NWMO is committed to contribute to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, the NWMO actively seeks Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.
The VP Regulatory Approvals role is a current existing vacancy. LHH Knightsbridge does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Vice President, Regulatory Approvals
Toronto, Ontario (hybrid)
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
Canada's plan, also known as Adaptive Phased Management (APM), will safely contain and isolate used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository. The plan is based on years of public input, international scientific consensus, Indigenous Knowledge and best practices from around the world.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Vice President, Regulatory Approvals is a direct report of the President and a member of the Executive Team. This role is accountable for providing enterprise leadership to secure and sustain all required federal, provincial and Indigenous permissions and approvals for the APM project, including impact and environmental assessment and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licensing outcomes. This position leads the regulatory approvals portfolio, integrating regulatory affairs, impact assessment, and cross-functional inputs to enable timely, defensible decisions, maintain compliance, and protect NWMO’s reputation and long-term plans.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Required Experience & Education:
- 15 years’ progressive experience, including at least five years in a senior leadership role in regulatory affairs/approvals
- Experience working with Boards and Committees
- Demonstrated experience leading an impact assessment and/or environmental assessment within a regulated environment
- Experience engaging with the CNSC and delivering licensing outcomes, including oversight of submissions, commitments, and regulatory interfaces
- A thorough understanding of the Canadian nuclear regulatory regime, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and the associated Regulations
- University degree in a relevant discipline
Core Competencies
- Able to set enterprise direction and drives disciplined execution
- Dynamic leader; a team player who inspires confidence, credibility and trust
- Proven track record in the achievement of business goals
- Possesses good judgment and sound business acumen
- Exceptional mentoring, coaching and people management skills
- Self-directed and motivated; performance and results driven
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship building and executive influencing skills; able to assert positions and shape decisions
- Accepts ownership and accountability and possesses a high level of integrity
- Able to translate vision into priorities, plans, and measurable outcomes
- Strong managerial courage to raise difficult issues, make decisions, provide feedback and do what’s in the best interest of the company
- Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is an asset
The NWMO supports the principles and practices of diversity, and is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities. Should you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the LHH Knightsbridge project team.
The NWMO is committed to contribute to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, the NWMO actively seeks Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce.
The VP Regulatory Approvals role is a current existing vacancy. LHH Knightsbridge does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
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