Nuclear Career Accelerator Application

Thank you for your interest in the Nuclear Career Accelerator program. Please complete this brief application to provide information about your background and assist us in determining your eligibility for the program.

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Eligibility Screening Questions
1. What is your current legal status in Canada?

1. What is your current legal status in Canada? Canadian Citizen Permanent Resident Protected Person (as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) Work Permit Holder None of the above
2. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

2. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? Yes No
3. If you are a work permit holder, how much time will remain on your permit after completing the Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 Nuclear Career Accelerator program?

3. If you are a work permit holder, how much time will remain on your permit after completing the Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 Nuclear Career Accelerator program? 1 year or more Less than 1 year N/A (I am a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person)
4. Do you have at least three years of cumulative work experience in the oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure, nuclear, or other related industries?

4. Do you have at least three years of cumulative work experience in the oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure, nuclear, or other related industries? Yes No
5. Please confirm that this work experience was obtained outside of full-time or part-time studies (high school or postsecondary).

5. Please confirm that this work experience was obtained outside of full-time or part-time studies (high school or postsecondary). Yes, my experience was obtained outside of full-time or part-time studies. No, my experience was obtained during full-time or part-time studies.
6. The Nuclear Career Accelerator program is supported by various grants and initiatives. This funding is used to cover a portion of the program fee. At this time, the cost of our program is $500 + HST ($565 Total). If admitted to the program, are you prepared to pay the program fee before the start of the program?

6. The Nuclear Career Accelerator program is supported by various grants and initiatives. This funding is used to cover a portion of the program fee. At this time, the cost of our program is $500 + HST ($565 Total). If admitted to the program, are you prepared to pay the program fee before the start of the program? Yes No
7. The Nuclear Career Accelerator is a 12-week program that requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours per week. Courses are scheduled to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (subject to change) and will be held in person on campus, with an option for virtual attendance. Are you able to commit to this schedule?

7. The Nuclear Career Accelerator is a 12-week program that requires a commitment of 10 to 15 hours per week. Courses are scheduled to run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (subject to change) and will be held in person on campus, with an option for virtual attendance. Are you able to commit to this schedule? Yes No
8. What is your anticipated timeline for transitioning into the nuclear sector?
Your Professional Background
9. Which of the following best describes your professional background/field? (Select all that apply)

9. Which of the following best describes your professional background/field? (Select all that apply) Civil/Structural Engineer Electrical Engineer Infrastructure Analyst Junior Electrical CAD Designer Mechanical Engineer and Designer Mechatronics Engineer Nuclear Operator Nuclear Project Manager/Coordinator Nuclear Safety Officer Operations Engineer Piping Engineer Process Engineer Quality Engineer Other (please specify) Other (please specify)
10. In which industries have you accumulated your work experience? (Select all that apply)

10. In which industries have you accumulated your work experience? (Select all that apply) Infrastructure Manufacturing Nuclear Oil and Gas Other (please specify) Other (please specify)
11. Please indicate the total cumulative years of relevant work experience you possess. (Consider full-time, part-time paid, or volunteer work where full-time is 30+ hours/week and part-time is under 30 hours/week, obtained outside of studies.)

11. Please indicate the total cumulative years of relevant work experience you possess. (Consider full-time, part-time paid, or volunteer work where full-time is 30+ hours/week and part-time is under 30 hours/week, obtained outside of studies.) 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16+ years
12. Please briefly describe your primary responsibilities and achievements in your most recent or most relevant role. (This helps us understand the nature of your "mid-career technical professional" experience.)
13. What excites you about pursuing a career in the nuclear sector, and why?
14. How does the Nuclear Career Accelerator program align with your career goals?
Your Education
15. What is your highest level of education?

15. What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma/GED College Diploma/Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate (Ph.D.) Other (please specify) Other (please specify)
16. What was the field of study for your degree or diploma?
17. In which country did you complete your highest degree or diploma?
18. What is the name of the institution where you completed your highest degree or diploma?
19. Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada?

19. Are you a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada? Yes No
20. Is your employer providing sponsorship or financial support for your application to the Nuclear Career Accelerator Program?

20. Is your employer providing sponsorship or financial support for your application to the Nuclear Career Accelerator Program? Yes No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please state your employer's name.
21. Please upload a current copy of your resume.

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Nuclear Career Accelerator Application

Nuclear Career Accelerator Application

Eligibility Screening Questions

Your Professional Background

Your Education

Collection of Personal Information Notice