Operational Health Physicist

Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? Do you enjoy collaborating with management and other environmental groups? Are you looking for opportunities to flex your innovative muscles while developing and implementing elements of a Radiation Protection (RP) program? If you answered yes, then this may be the role for you. Our Chalk River location is looking for an Operational Health Physicist (HP) to join our team. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Developing and implementing Radiation Protection (RP) controls, processes and procedures.
• Completing radiological safety and dose assessments.
• Performing As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) 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.
• Documenting justification and ALARA reviews for exceptions to RP Program requirements.
• Completing reviews for pregnancy declaration and medical needs.
• Preparing, reviewing, and/or approving radiological work plans/procedures, radioisotope laboratory protocol, employee dose control points, and indoor radioactive material storage areas.
• Reviewing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
• Completing shielding calculations.
• Providing training and presentations on RP topics.
• Assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
• 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 working experience would be an asset in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, or radiation physics.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment and techniques used in theory and practice.
  • Knowledgeable in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, and radiation physics.
  • Excellent written skills applied to writing reports and correspondence.
  • Effective public speaking skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets, and demonstrated good use of time.
  • 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:

• Ability to wear protective clothing and work in a hazardous environment.
• Perform job walk-downs.
• Capable of travel within Canada and abroad to visit other sites, training, and industry benchmarking and consultation.

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!

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.