Indigenous Assessment Associate

Location

Toronto/Ignace

Employment Category

Regular Full-Time

Department

Regulatory Approvals

Job Reference

10392

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 who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON)-Ignace area as the site for our Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, ON, and the DGR will be situated in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. Infrastructure planning and development is underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well-served and supported now and in the future.

Indigenous Assessment Associate

Fulltime – One (1) Positions Available

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 22 St. Clair Avenue East

OR Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary:

Implement and maintain assigned Indigenous community involvement in the regulatory decision-making process, build effective relationships, and lead dialogue with Indigenous peoples and organizations. Establish, promote and sustain effective working relationships with all levels throughout NWMO related to Indigenous involvement in the regulatory decision-making process. Provide advice and support to the Manager in the development and success of Indigenous participation in the regulatory decision-making process and be accountable for on-going relationships and the development and success of the Indigenous participation.

Responsibilities

- the identification and design of participatory workshops or events,

- the development of strategies and plans,

- the establishment of effective relationships with assigned Indigenous community liaisons

- the measurement of the effectiveness of the participation to date and the identification of opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.