Licensing Specialist

Posted:
2/13/2026, 12:19:54 AM

Location(s):
Markham, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Job Description Summary

The Canadian Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, based in Canada, will complete various technical licensing work scopes in Canada to support reactor licensing for the BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Project.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • As the Canadian Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, you will perform the following:

  • Participate under the direction of the Canadian Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, in tasks associated with the nuclear regulatory review process with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) applicable to for the BWRX-300.
  • Support preparation, update and submittal of licences, Safety Analysis Report documentation, and other licensing support documentation for BWRX-300 license application activities in accordance with CNSC regulatory requirements and guidelines and with input from the GVH BWRX-300 Project Team.
  • Support preparation and conduct of technical and licensing presentations to CNSC staff regarding BWRX-300 license applications and coordinate and prepare responses to the customer or regulator in the areas of BWRX-300 safety analysis, design and other related areas.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, regulatory/legal related discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of two (2) years related professional work experience OR Master's Degree in a science, engineering regulatory/legal discipline from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing or supporting tasks in nuclear licensing/ regulatory evaluations, nuclear design, nuclear safety evaluations, operation support,  or relevant experience transferable to nuclear licensing.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with Canada nuclear requirements and guidance.
  • General knowledge of nuclear reactor design; knowledge of boiling water reactor (BWR) design considered an asset.
  • Experience supporting communications with nuclear regulators, customers and stakeholders.
  • Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to collaborate to prepare technical documents, solve issues and build relationships using established procedures.
  • Apply general knowledge of business to support the reputation of the company/represents the company well at applicable opportunities.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

 

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $75K and $125KCAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: 5%

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes