Radiation Safety Specialist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto seeks a Radiation Safety Specialist to provide radiation safety services across UHN and affiliated sites. The role focuses on patient and worker safety around x-ray equipment and ionizing radiation, in compliance with OHSA and regulations.

Responsibilities include supporting RSO, preparing technical reports, training staff, managing dosimetry and audits, and contributing to annual reports and license applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline and related imaging field.
• Minimum two years of radiation safety experience.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Safety and Control Act and TDG regulations.
• Teaching/training experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to continuing education.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in ensuring compliance with the radiation safety program and related regulations.
• Prepare technical reports on shielding, dose reconstruction, and hazard assessments.
• Assist RSO with investigations, reporting, and initial emergency response.
• Aid in developing, delivering, and evaluating radiation safety guidelines.
• Provide operational support for work permits, material orders, inventories, dosimetry, audits, and waste management.
• Collaborate on annual reports and license applications as required.
• Promote a strong radiation safety culture across UHN.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health/Radiation Physics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Database applications

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union:Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Medical Imaging, Radiation Safety Services
Reports to:Manager, Radiation Safety Services
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.32 - $50.40 per hour
Shifts:Days, evenings, and weekends, as required
Status:Permanent Full Time
Closing Date:October 25, 2026

Position Summary

The Radiation Safety Specialist designated to provide a number of radiation related services within the University Health Network, Sinai Health Systems and Women’s College Hospital (and affiliated locations). Our priority is to ensure patient and worker safety in the presence of x-ray equipment and ionizing x-ray radiation, working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act.

Duties

• Assist the Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in ensuring compliance with the radiation safety program at the UHN, in accordance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations, provincial x-ray safety regulations and UHN radiation safety polices
• Preparing technical reports regarding radiation safety including but not limited to shielding reports, dose reconstruction and assessment from unplanned events, and hazards/environmental assessments related to radioactive material and radiation emitting devices
• Assisting the RSO with investigating and reporting, as well as with initial assistance to radiation safety needs and initial response to emergencies
• Assists in the development, delivery and evaluation of radiation safety courses, guidelines and documents specific to UHN employees and other interested parties as required
• Provides operational supports to programs related to work approvals/permit activities, radioactive material orders and deliveries, inventory controls, leak testing, instrument calibrations, dosimetry assignments and exposure reviews, internal audits and inspections, and waste management
• Works with the Radiation Safety Officers and Radiation Safety Staff to prepare annual reports and license applications, as required by regulatory bodies
• Promotes and advocates the radiation safety culture throughout UHN to ensure compliance with regulations and internationally accepted QA guidelines and the safe implementation of new technologies/techniques
• Assisting in the management of a comprehensive electronic database of radiation safety related activities and items
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific discipline (i.e. Health & Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Radiation Biology) from a recognized institution, or recognized equivalent program in a relevant imaging discipline (i.e. Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy)
• Minimum two (2)years of recent, related professional operational radiation safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and regulations, Transportationof Dangerous Goods Acts and its regulations
• Experience with teaching and training of staff, preferred
• Ability to pay critical attention to detail to facilitate accuracy and completeness in the work process
• Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Effective organizational,time management and prioritizationskills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applications
• Experience working in healthcare and a teaching hospital environment, an asset
• Previous experience as a NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker) or x-ray work, an asset
• Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy related education, an asset
• Ontario x-ray safety regulations, an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.