Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission: Leadership in Regulating for Safety Presentation to The Canadian Nuclear Industry Leadership Program (CNI-LP) October 23, 2014 Haidy Tadros Interim Director General, Directorate of Regulatory Improvement and Major Projects, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 14-10-23 nuclearsafety.gc.ca
CNSC Overview 2
Canada s Nuclear Regulator Established in May 2000 under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act Replaced the Atomic Energy and Control Board (AECB) under the 1946 Atomic Energy Control Act 68 Years Of Regulating For Safety! 3
Our Mission Regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment, and to implement Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public. 14-10-23 nuclearsafety.gc.ca 4
CNSC Regulates All Nuclear-Related Facilities and Activities Uranium Mines and Mills Uranium Fuel Fabricators and Processing Nuclear Power Plants Waste Management Facilities Nuclear Substance Processing Industrial and Medical Applications Nuclear Research and Educational Export/Import Control From Cradle To Grave Aerial View of McArthur River Mine. Photo Courtesy: Cameco Conceptual design of a Deep Geological Repository. Photo Courtesy: Ontario Power Generation 5
Independent Commission Quasi-judicial administrative tribunal Commission members are independent Commission hearings are public and Webcast Decision can only be reviewed by Federal Court CNSC staff appear before Commission in public hearings Science-based Decision-making 14-10-23 nuclearsafety.gc.ca 6
CNSC Staff Located Across Canada Available 24/7 HQ in Ottawa 5 site offices at power reactors 1 site office at Chalk River 4 regional offices 14-10-23 7
We Employ Expert Staff Over half of our technical staff have doctorate or master s degrees in fields such as nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental and radiation sciences, and epidemiology. 800 Staff across Canada 2000 Inspections annually 3300 Licences managed 8
We Work With Our Partners Only the CNSC can allow the use of nuclear energy and substances in Canada, however other organizations also play a role in the Canadian nuclear regime. The CNSC cooperates with many federal, provincial and territorial partners in its work. 9
We Lead Internationally Canada is a world leader in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy. To fulfill Canada s international obligations, the CNSC supports and implements our country s international agreements in the area of nuclear safety. Leadership A fearless leader leads by example. And his successor will remember him fondly for it. 10
Enhanced And Flexible Regulatory Framework Pragmatic Regulatory Regime To Maintain And Enhance Safety 11
Streamlined Licensing Process 12
High Level Of Compliance Verification Verification Clarity Enforcement 13
Emerging Regulatory Challenges Globalization of Nuclear Safety Public Awareness and Acceptance Recognizing and addressing the crisis of faith in regulators Challenges = An Opportunity to Affect Change 14
Effective Communication 1. Awareness 2. Dialogue 3. Understanding 4. Commitment 5. Action 15
Striving To Be The World s Best Regulator Clear and Flexible Regulatory Regime Ability to adapt to a changing environment Effective Communication Strong Leaders Regulators Are Guardians Of Trust 16
My Leadership Story 17
Ask Yourself Think about a leader you admire What behavior or characteristic inspires you? Leadership Has Nothing To Do With Control, It s All About Influence 18
What CNSC Expects From Its Leaders Communicate Effectively Act with Courage Empower Employees Walk the Talk Collaborate Across the Organization with Respect Align to a Compelling Vision 19
Leadership Development At All Levels Individual Learning Plans ( road maps ) Internal and external training Assignments and special projects Performance Management Working Collaboratively Values and Ethics 20
Continuous Support for Leadership Development Leadership Fundamentals, in-house course for leaders, external programs (eg. Algonquin College, Queen s and Ottawa University) Identification of Potential for Leadership Initiative Just-in-Time coaching Young Professionals Network - Mentoring Initiative Harvard ManageMentor a toolbox for leaders Strong Support = Strong Leaders 21
My Leadership Story International Harmonization and agreement, Shared responsibility, Global communities of practice Domestic Inclusion and engagement with diverse communities, Connection to communities CNSC Teamwork, Communication, Problem solving and conflict management Individual Awareness of self, Leadership foundations, Faith, Values and Ethics 22
Reflection 1. Take the time to think what really matters and what are you going to do about it 2. Balance understand all sides of a story, most answers tend to be in between 3. True self confidence get comfortable saying I don t know and I need your help 4. Genuine humility remember where you came from Leadership Is A Journey Not A Destination 23
The CNSC will never compromise safety it s in our DNA! 14-10-23 nuclearsafety.gc.ca 24
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