Junior Human Factors Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Human Factors Engineer to support design reviews for nuclear power equipment and digital control systems. You will lead and contribute to HF work packages, develop program plans, and perform function analysis and usability testing across projects in Nuclear and Energy Transition.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentoring, and delivering integrated HF solutions while adhering to REGDOC and CNSC guidelines.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience using Human Factors methods and techniques.
• Experience delivering HF work packages in high hazard industries such as Nuclear is preferred.
• Knowledge of Human Factors standards (NUREG-0700) and HF Integration within Safety Case development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HF and Ergonomics work packages and contribute to bids and initiatives.
• Develop HF Program Plans per REGDOC-2.5.1 and CSA N290.12.
• Create HF Verification and Validation plans per CNSC REGDOC 2.5.1.
• Conduct Function and Task analysis.
• Prepare Human-System interface design.
• Perform usability testing and validation exercises.
• Apply workload analysis and other HF techniques as required.

Skills

HF methods

Task analysis

Usability testing

Communication

Education

Engineering degree in HF & Ergonomics or Applied Psychology

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Human Factors Engineering department is responsible for providing engineering support from a Human Factors perspective to the design of nuclear power generation equipment, digital instrumentation and control systems for projects involving control, monitoring, and operator displays in the nuclear island for existing customers and new builds.

Typical assignments will include leading client Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, managing technical delivery to project programs as well as leading and contributing to AtkinsRéalis bids and initiatives. As a member of a client focused team, the position may entail opportunities to work on a wide variety of projects across a range of sectors of industry including Nuclear and Energy Transition, Defence, and other Transportation and Infrastructure areas.

The job position expects the candidate to make a positive contribution to the development plans of the Human Factors team, using entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills to liaise with other groups and departments to provide integrated solutions to the client. With the anticipated career growth, the candidate will also enjoy mentoring and developing junior staff, be reliable and consistent, and have an acceptance of responsibility for work carried out.

Your role

• Contribute to Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, managing technical delivery to project programs as well as leading and contributing to AtkinsRéalis bids and initiatives.
• Responsible for Development of Human Factors Engineering Program Plans per REGDOC-2.5.1 and CSA N290.12
• Development of Human Factor Verification and Validation plans per CNSC REGDOC 2.5.1.
• Conducting Human Factor Function and Task analysis.
• Preparing Human-System interface design.
• Conducting usability testing and validation exercises.
• Performing Workload analysis and other HFE analysis techniques as required.

About you

• University degree in Engineering, Human Factors (HF) & Ergonomics or Applied Psychology or related field. Professional Engineering license preferred.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques.
• Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear.
• Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration).
• Experience in working within other ‘Regulated’ industries.
• Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines, specifically the Human-System Interface Design Review Guidelines (NUREG-0700 by NRC)
• Knowledge in the application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development, Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment, Training Needs Analysis will be an added asset.
• Knowledge in the application of Nuclear procedures and guidelines
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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