Health Physicist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Pension plan

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking a Health Physicist at our Whiteshell site in Manitoba to safeguard employees, the public and the environment from radiological hazards.

You will monitor radiation protection performance, prepare RP documents, respond to incidents, conduct RP training and oversee RP instrumentation and compliance inspections. This is a fully onsite role with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and assessing radiological hazards across diverse work activities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to learn complex processes and integrate knowledge from experts.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting radiation protection (RP) performance.
• Preparing radiological safe work documents for RP-related work packages.
• Responding to radiation and contamination exposure incidents and events.
• Conducting RP training.
• Providing direction and oversight for RP instrumentation purchases, calibration and maintenance.
• Conducting RP compliance inspections of nuclear facilities and decommissioning areas.

Skills

Radiation protection

Hazard assessment

Communication skills

Education

PhD in science

BSc or MSc in Physics Health Physics or Engineering Physics

Tools

RP instrumentation

Job description

Are you energized by solving complex challenges where science, safety, and innovation intersect? Are you motivated by the opportunity to influence critical decisions and drive safe, compliant operations? Are you looking for a career where your expertise truly matters? If you answered yes, our Whiteshell location is looking for a Health Physicist to play a vital role in safeguarding employees, the public, and the environment from radiological and related hazards. This may be the job for you!

• Monitoring and reporting radiation protection (RP) performance.
• Preparing radiological safe work documents for specific radiological-related facility, decommissioning and waste management work packages.
• Responding to radiation and contamination exposure incidents and events.
• Conducting RP training.
• Providing direction and oversight of the purchase, calibration and maintenance of RP instrumentation for radiation protection, characterization, or clearance.
• Conducting RP compliance inspections of nuclear facilities, radioactive material areas and decommissioning areas.
• Providing direction and oversight for the selection and use of Contamination fixatives and decontamination methods.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

• Education
• University graduation in science or applied science or equivalent experience resulting in a sound knowledge of some scientific discipline and a few years related scientific working experience OR a PhD in science.
• BSc or MSc in Physics, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Medical Physics and/or Engineering Physics preferred.
• Experience
• Five years’ plus experience in the discipline of physics, health physics, medical physics and/or engineering physics.
• Experience identifying and assessing radiological hazards across diverse work activities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proven ability to quickly learn complex processes and integrate knowledge from subject matter experts.
• Ability to establish priorities and achieve goals and objectives in a work environment with varied and sometimes conflicting demands.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• 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 the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions

• We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• This position is part of the WPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
• Restoring and protecting the environment
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL.

Located near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:

• Respect
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Safety
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via [e-mail] . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

At Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), we recognize the unique history, spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and we appreciate the responsibility they have as stewards of the environment. We remain firmly committed to being an active participant in Canada’s journey towards healing and reconciliation.