Health Physicist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear technology is seeking a Health Physicist for its Chalk River lab. The role involves managing radiation protection programs, conducting safety assessments, and providing technical support. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Science, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Join us in advancing nuclear science for a clean and secure world.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc. in Engineering or Science from a recognized university.
• Experience in radiation protection or gamma spectroscopy preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational health physics services and radiation protection management.
• Conducting radiological safety and dose assessments.
• Reviewing and approving radiological work plans and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's (Honour) in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself providing operational health physics services for assigned facilities and projects? Do you like to provide Radiation Protection program management and oversight? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!Our Chalk River location is looking for a Health Physicist. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Operational health physics services for assigned facilities and projects:
  • Developing and implementing Radiation Protection (RP) controls, processes and procedures.
  • Completing radiological safety and dose assessments.
  • Performing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and post-work ALARA assessments and reviews.
  • Reviewing design documents.
  • Reviewing and approving requests to release material and personnel involved in contamination events out of the Controlled Area.
  • Approving the transfer of packages exceeding the default limits during off-shifts.
  • Documenting justification and ALARA reviews for exceptions to RP Program requirements for review and approval by the RP Program Manager.
  • Completing reviews for pregnancy declaration and medical needs.
  • Preparing, reviewing and/or approving of radiological work plans/procedures, radioisotope laboratory protocol, employee dose control points, and indoor radioactive material storage areas.
  • Responding to, investigating, and performing follow-up of RP-related unplanned events.
• Technical health physics services:
  • Reviewing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
  • Providing recommendations on scoping, characterization and release radiological surveys consistent with the RP Program.
  • Completing shielding calculations.
  • Overseeing the design or modification of facilities to ensure doses to workers are ALARA.
  • Providing training and presentations on RP topics.
  • Attaining and maintaining the RP Group 1 qualification training.
• Providing RP program management and oversight:
  • Preparing, reviewing, and/or revising radiation protection procedures and radiation protection training materials.
  • Preparing or participating in the annual RP program compliance reviews.
  • Providing technical support in support of RP Program development and establishment of requirements.
  • Assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
  • Completing Apparent Cause Analysis, Effectiveness reviews, and fact-find reports as required.
  • Monitoring RP-related non-conformances and corrective actions.
  • Performing RP compliance inspections.
• Radiation safety officer services and management:
  • Reviewing and approving radiation source registration and records, radiation source leak testing, and food and beverage rooms.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A Bachelor's (Honour) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing (e.g. nuclear engineering, medical health physics); or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience
  • Related scientific experience in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, or radiation physics would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Mature outlook and proven good judgment.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written skills writing reports and correspondence.
  • The ability to effectively public speak and deliver training and presentations or the delivery of pre- and post-job briefs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
  • Understands the need to seek and welcome peer comments and feedback.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets and demonstrates good use of time.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respect confidential employee information (e.g. pregnancy status, bioassay results, dose information etc.).
  • Very capable in Microsoft software (i.e., MS Excel, Word, and Access).
  • Ability to correctly interpret and make decisions based on established requirements, procedures and practices.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.