Expert in Radiation Services

Arcadis; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 114,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental design is seeking senior scientists and engineers for its Rad-Risk Group. This role focuses on environmental radiation science, requiring significant expertise and experience in nuclear sector projects. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and potential travel, contributing to the development of impactful environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in related field; 5+ years in radiological sciences.
• Advanced degrees preferred in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and proposal preparation for radiological projects.
• Ensure quality processes for projects and reports.
• Provide technical leadership including data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Mathematics (statistics)

Radiochemistry

Radiological engineering

Health physics

Radiation protection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Master's or Ph.D. Degree in Science

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis Canada is seeking senior scientists and engineers with interest and experience in environmental radiation, science, and engineering to support and advance radiological science and practical applications and innovation across a wide variety of projects in the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining through waste management and new reactors. Our team also services and supports innovation for managing NORM, mining, and industry.

Our vision is for our team to become globally recognized as Canada's pre-eminent advisor on environmental radiological issues with a focus on nuclear fuel cycle activities from mining through to new nuclear, naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), and industrial applications of radioactivity.

The successful candidate can be located anywhere in Canada, with the flexibility to work remotely. Occasional travel may be required for project-related needs.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates with excellent technical, report-writing and interpersonal skills. You will support the further development of a team of professionals working on a variety of different projects within the Rad-Risk Group among them,

• Strategic Advice,
• Regulatory Licensing and Compliance,
• Hazard, Risk and Safety Assessments (Radiological and Chemical),
• Radiation Shielding Assessments,
• Impact Assessments (including Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (HHERA) and public and Indigenous communications),
• Radiological Monitoring and Survey Plans, and,
• Radiation Protection Program Management and Oversight.

The primary focus of this position will be to develop and participate in carrying out high-quality projects related to risk, safety and environmental impact for our clients, many of whom are in the nuclear energy sector. However, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be exposed to other groups and areas of the business as well.

• Take responsibility for quality processes on projects and reports.
• Take a leading role in business development and assist with the preparation of proposals, including scope, work plan, corporate qualifications, budget and schedule.
• Be outward facing and help to further develop the recognition of Arcadis as a leader in radiological sciences and engineering.
• Provide technical leadership and / or support on project activities including but not limited to environmental data analysis and interpretation, reviewing and writing technical reports for clients and government as well as non-technical documents for members of the public, providing a Quality Review Function, coordinating of project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Science, Radiation Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering, Health Physics, Engineering, or similar field. Master's or Ph.D. Degree in Science, Radiation Science, Nuclear Science and Engineering, Health Physics, Engineering, or similar field, preferred.
• Candidate will have a minimum of 15 years' experience working in a related field and 5+ years' of experience in radiological sciences and engineering.

Skills related to mathematics (statistics), radiochemistry, radiological and nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation protection, experience with shielding models would be considered a significant asset.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $114,000-212,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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