Radiation Physicist

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Radiation Physicist, where you will play a vital role in the design and operation of nuclear power plants. This exciting position involves leading technical analyses, developing computer codes, and collaborating with stakeholders. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on innovative projects that contribute to a sustainable future. With a commitment to work-life balance and a culture of safety, this role offers competitive pay and numerous development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the nuclear industry, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to engineer a better planet.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Work-life balance focus

Health and safety environment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering Physics with relevant experience.
• Experience with radiation transport and shielding calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical analyses using radiation transport codes.
• Produce high quality reports and present results.

Skills

Radiation transport

Dose calculations

Python programming

MCNP

SCALE

C++

Fortran

Health Physics

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Master’s degree in Engineering Physics

Tools

MCNP

SCALE

ADDAM

Job description

Radiation Physicist

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

We are currently seeking aRadiationPhysicistto be a part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

This role will be based in Mississauga, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and/or verify technical analyses that includes: The use of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and/or application / development of activity transport models.
• Produce high quality reports effectively summarizing technical information.
• Present results to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
• Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed.
• Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and to solve new problems.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Ph.D. (in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering or Health Physics), or Masters’ degree with a minimum of 3 – 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with radiation transport, performing dose calculations, activity transport and/or dispersion models.
• Experience working at a nuclear facility performing radiation transport and shielding calculations.
• Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.
• Experience with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable).
• Ability to program especially in python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran.
• Willing to be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker.
• Familiarity with codes and standards applicable nuclear work in Canada.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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