Impact Assessment Associate - Toronto, Canada - Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Nuclear Waste Management Organization

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location
Toronto

Employment Category
Regular Full-Time

Department
Regulatory Approvals

Job Reference
10271

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of worldclass scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers that are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. Canada's plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts, where the municipality, First Nation and Métis communities, and others in the area are working together to implement it.

The NWMO plans to select a site in 2024, and two areas remain in our site selection process:

the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area in northwestern Ontario and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation-South Bruce area in southern Ontario.

Impact Assessment Associate

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Employment Status:
Fulltime)

Position Location: Toronto Head Office 2 St. Clair Avenue East
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Impact Assessment, the Impact Assessment (IA) Associate will support in the development, implementation, and execution of the Integrated Impact Assessment. The role will support the enhancement of regulatory certainty and compliance by planning, scheduling, reviewing, and writing reports/documents related to the Integrated Impact Assessment and supporting the project management governance for Integrated Impact Assessment deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Support the work program to ensure the NWMO receives all required permissions and approvals including completion of the required Impact Assessment.
Support the implementation of NWMO's Project Management Standard and other projectspecific governance including document management, project change and risk management systems for the Integrated Impact Assessment.
Implement, monitor and improve procedures that are required to ensure quality in the output of the Integrated Impact Assessment deliverables.
Liaise and engage with multidisciplinary (e.g. geochemistry, geotechnical, repository design, waste management, environment, safety assessment) NWMO specialists and their consultants to ensure in depth understanding of the work programs to allow for report integration.
Coordinate the integration of technical information into reports required to ensure the accuracy of inputs into Integrated Impact Assessment deliverables and to ensure the appropriate processes (e.g. data transfer) are followed to produce deliverables. Coordinate and integrate various technical disciplines where required.
Prepare highlevel summaries contained in the technical reports in plain language for public dissemination.
Maintain understanding of Integrated Impact Assessment requirements and be able to communicate these to other NWMO departments.
Participate in the development of contracting documents (e.g. RFP) and proposal evaluations, as well as selection of contractors for work programs. Manage contractors from the procurement to project closeout stage. Ensure the quality of deliverables and the maintenance of schedule and budget to produce and engage on Integrated Impact Assessment deliverables for the NWMO. Review work completed by external contractor to ensure it is consistent and accurate, and that it is produced in accordance with NWMO deadlines.
Develop and execute public engagement activities (e.g. workshops, presentations, open houses) focused on the content of Impact Assessment deliverables required. During engagement events, organize the recording of public feedback and ensure that feedback is captured and applied to the relevant deliverable. Ongoing contact with consultants, regulators, and siting area audiences to generate and present/engage on IA deliverables.
Assist and participate in organizing meetings, workshops and other activities internally at the NWMO and externally to support the Impact Assessment.
Develop comprehensive information reports and prepare documents or briefings related to Impact Assessment deliverables.
Support the preparation of the NWMO's presentations and responses to appropriate regulatory bodies to meet IA deliverables.
Represent the NWMO and participate in public engagement and industry and/or regulatory activities.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

4 year University degree in Engineering or Science or a relevant discipline.
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years of relevant experience
Ability to understand and describe technical issues pertaining to regulatory matters.
Demonstrated ability to understand the Impact Assessment Act
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstration of the ab