Decontamination Operator (term up to 12 months)

Sotera Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Energy Worker to perform essential decontamination tasks. This role involves disinfecting active areas, handling radioactive waste, and ensuring safety through routine monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 diploma and experience as a Decontamination Helper. If you possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a crucial sector while ensuring safety and compliance. Join a team that values precision and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with 1 year experience as a Decontamination Helper.
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of routine monitoring results.
• Perform daily cleaning, inspection, and testing of containers.
• Assist Radiation and Contamination Monitors as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Grade 12 Post Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Description

General decontamination work as required, including disinfecting in active area, decontamination of equipment and facilities, handling and packaging of radioactive waste, routine contamination checks; monitoring of protective clothing, and equipment removed from Active Area.

This position is deemed a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). A Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) is defined by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a person who is required, in the course of the person’s business, or occupation in connection with a nuclear substance or nuclear facility to perform duties in such circumstances that there is a reasonable probability that the person may receive a dose of radiation that is greater than the prescribed limit for the general public (1 mSv per year for the whole body).

Key Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of routine monitoring results;
• Perform daily cleaning, inspection and testing of containers, inserts and overpacks; enter package inspection results on computer program; load and unload waste trailer
• Assist Radiation and Contamination Monitors when needed.
• Be required to perform some or all of the duties of the decontamination helper.

Qualifications

• Normally a Grade 12 Post Secondary School Diploma combined with one year experience as a Decontamination Helper
• Must be able to read and understand technical procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work the required shift(s) and overtime
• Lift and carry up to 10kgs on an occasional basis.
• Good manual dexterity and grip strength
• Push and pull carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis
• Able to wear a respirator potentially for extended periods of time

Training Required: Must complete all required training and certification as a Nuclear Energy Worker

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Attention to detail