Radiation Protection Supervisor

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits effective Day One

Tuition support

Defined-benefit/defined-contribution P

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is seeking an RP Supervisor at our Chalk River site. You will lead and supervise Radiation Surveyors, champion safe work practices, and coordinate interfaces with facilities, project teams, Health Physicists, and other supervisors.

The role requires strong radiation protection knowledge, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure, with on-site work at Chalk River.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with solid math, science and English.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Group 1 Radiation Surveyor.
• Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC) with 3–5 years verifiable history (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, US or UK).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Radiation Surveyors to meet RP project milestones.
• Ensure correct RP instruments and techniques are used per RP Programs.
• Provide advice on RP resources and new developments in protection.
• Monitor, direct and evaluate RP personnel performance.
• Forecast staffing needs and assist with recruitment and training.

Skills

Radiation protection

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Do you believe that safety is more than a requirement, but a core value that guides every decision? Are you the type of leader who holds teams accountable while fostering a culture of trust, professionalism, and continuous improvement? Do you take pride in mentoring employees, developing talent, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you, as our Chalk River location is looking for a Radiation Protection (RP) Supervisor to lead and supervise Radiation Surveyors, champion safe work practices, provide coaching and performance oversight, and coordinate key interfaces between operational facilities, project teams, Health Physicists, and other supervisors.

What you will be doing!

• Managing the utilization of RP Staff to achieve RP project requirements and milestones.
• Ensuring correct RP instruments and techniques are being used to support their area and meet the requirements of the Radiation Protection Programs.
• Providing advice on RP resource utilization and the latest technological developments in radiation protection.
• Monitoring, directing and evaluating the performance of RP personnel.
• Overseeing personnel time management, staffing allocation and arranging overtime resources as required by operational needs.
• Forecasting staffing needs and assisting with recruitment, interviewing, hiring, initial and ongoing training.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Grade 12 graduate with a good understanding of (results in) Math, Science and English.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Group 1 Radiation Surveyor.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of applying radiation protection principles, measurements, and contamination control.
  • Well-developed leadership and communication skills, including the ability to develop a collaborative, team-oriented work environment in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or hazardous conditions and to lead others in such conditions.
• 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:

• Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.

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 in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you'll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.

Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.

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.

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.

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