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. Position Overview The Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) is CSMC’s senior executive responsible for nuclear governance, regulatory engagement, safety culture, and compliance across all nuclear‑related programs. This role provides strategic leadership for licensing, nuclear safety, quality assurance, engineering governance, and regulatory affairs, ensuring that CSMC meets or exceeds all applicable Canadian nuclear regulatory requirements. The CNO will serve as the company’s primary interface with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and other federal authorities, guiding CSMC through licensing pathways for advanced reactor technologies. This role is central to establishing CSMC as a trusted, compliant, and technically rigorous nuclear innovator. This position is on‑site in Waterloo, Ontario, five days per week to support secure operations, controlled workspaces, and executive leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Nuclear Governance & Regulatory Leadership 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. Nuclear Safety & Compliance 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. Engineering Oversight & Technical Authority 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. Quality Assurance & Program Management 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.'); mission #J-18808-Ljbffr