Craig Thompson

Craig Thompson, MIPIS, CNSP, PCIP, currently serves as a Nuclear Security Officer and Assistance Missions Coordinator at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) since July 2023, overseeing the operational readiness and deployment of Nuclear Security Officers for International Support and Assistance Missions. Prior experience includes roles as a Nuclear Security Officer for the Ukraine Team at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission from December 2015 to August 2023, and as a Security Advisor and Designated Inspector at Transport Canada from April 2013 to December 2015. Additionally, Craig held positions as a Security Analyst, Emergency Preparedness Officer, and Designated Security Inspector at Public Safety Canada, as well as a Research Affiliate. Previous experience in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Armoured Reconnaissance Soldier provided a solid foundation for a diverse career in security and protection. Craig holds a Master of Infrastructure Protection and International Security from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology from Ontario Tech University, and a Police Foundations Diploma from Durham College.