Section Head Health Physicist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health Physicist Section Head to lead radiation protection program management at their Chalk River location. This role involves developing and implementing radiation protection controls, conducting safety assessments, and providing technical support to various projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in engineering or science, alongside extensive experience in health physics. This position offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment, contribute to significant projects in nuclear science, and be part of a team dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a health physicist is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement radiation protection controls and procedures.
• Conduct radiological safety assessments and reviews.
• Provide technical support and training on radiation protection.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Public Speaking

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself providing consultations, advice and technical support to projects? Would you like to be in a role where you will be responsible for supporting assigned facilities and projects? Does the idea of providing Radiation protection (RP) program management and oversight excite you? Our Chalk River location is looking for a Health Physicist Section Head to provide technical support and develop and implement elements of the RP compliance program. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Developing and implementing RP controls, processes and procedures.
• Completing radiological safety and dose assessments.
• Performing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) 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 for review and approval by the RP Program Manager.
• Completing reviews for pregnancy declaration and medical needs.
• Preparing, reviewing and/or approving radiological work plans/procedures, employee dose control points, radioisotope laboratory protocols, and indoor radioactive material storage areas.
• Responding to, investigating, and performing follow-up to RP-related unplanned events.
• Reviewing and approving radiation source registration and records, radiation source leak testing, and food & beverage rooms.
• Reviewing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination monitoring equipment.
• Providing recommendations on scoping, characterization and release of radiological surveys consistent with the RP Program.
• Completing shielding calculations.
• Overseeing the design or modification of facilities to ensure doses to workers are ALARA.
• Providing training and presentations on RP topics.
• Depending on circumstances, successfully attain and maintain RP Group 1 qualification.
• Preparing, reviewing and/or revising radiation protection procedures and RP training material.
• Preparing or participating in annual RP program annual compliance reviews.
• Providing HP technical support aiding RP Program development & establishment of requirements.
• Assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
• Completing Apparent Cause Analysis, Effectiveness reviews, and fact-find reports as required.
• Monitoring RP-related non-conformances and corrective actions and performing RP compliance inspections.
• Attending meetings as and when needed.
• Providing consultative advice to project and facility management and the RP Program.
• Working with the operational HPs, the RP Program Work with RP field staff to help ensure safe work execution, provide mentorship and help implement RP Program requirements.
• Interacting with other compliance program staff to ensure HP recommendations consider the impact on the other compliance/operational programs in relation to the work and facility location.
• Interacting with external facilities where commercial work will be undertaken, such as the RP team or the license holder.
• Acting as the single point of contact for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission concerning all aspects associated with commercial projects in ERM.
• Working collaboratively with others in a team environment to effectively achieve shared goals while ensuring high safety and continuing compliance with the RP Program.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A Bachelor degree (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing (e.g. nuclear engineering, medical physics, health physics); or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership.
• Experience
  • Must have five years of experience as a health physicist. Previously or currently qualified as a Group 1 Health Physicist in CNL is an asset.
  • Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment and techniques used in radiological theory and radiation protection practice.
  • Knowledgeable of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s legislation (regulations and associated guidance & REGDOCs).
  • Previous knowledge and experience with their implementation of the relevant transport regulations (including overseas and inter-province) for radioactive material by air, rail and road.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent writing skills applied to producing reports and correspondence.
  • Demonstrate ability to supervise Health Physicists and/or project teams. Capable of making recommendations concerning selection, training, appraisal, and discipline of staff.
  • Effective public speaking (in English) applied to delivering training, presentations and/or pre-job & post-job briefs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respect confidential employee information (e.g. pregnancy status, bioassay results, dose information, etc.).
  • Identify important information and convey it effectively in oral and written format to organizational members, industry colleagues, project partners and customers that positively impact organization success.
  • Convey an understanding of the needs of others.
  • Identify/capture/share information important to individual, team, project or organizational performance.
  • Very capable in Microsoft software (i.e., MS Excel, Word, and Outlook email).
  • 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.
• Ability to perform job walk-downs and site inspections.
• Office work environment (computing, online meetings, taking/delivering virtual training), as well as plant walk-downs for planning, troubleshooting, auditing, and inspections.
• Capable of travel within Canada and abroad to support commercial projects both domestically and internationally.

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:

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which 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 you with 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.

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