Health Physicist

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself assisting the management team with developing, managing and updating the CNL RP (Radiation Protection) program? If so, our Chalk River location is looking for a Health Physicist to provide technical and operational health physics services. This may be the job for you, apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Preparing, reviewing and/or revising radiation protection procedures and RP training material.
• Preparing or participating in RP program compliance reviews and assessments.
• Providing Health Physicist technical support in support of RP Program development and establishment of requirements.
• Assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
• Completing Apparent Cause Analysis, Effectiveness reviews, and fact-finding reports as required.
• Making recommendations on performance improvements as required.
• Monitoring RP-related non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Performing RP compliance inspections at various sites/facilities as assigned.
• Attending meetings, e.g. weekly operation HP alignment meetings, program meetings, and radiation safety committee meetings.
• Reviewing and approving radiation source registration and records, radiation source leak testing, and food and beverage rooms.
• Reviewing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and 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 as low as reasonably achievable.
• Providing training and presentations on RP topics.
• Successfully obtaining and maintaining RP Group 1 qualification training within 2 years.
• Developing and implementing RP controls, processes and procedures.
• Completing radiological safety and dose assessments.
• Performing 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.
• Approving transfer of packages exceeding default limits during off-shifts.
• 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, radioisotope laboratory protocol, employee dose control points, and indoor radioactive material storage areas.
• Responding to, investigating, and performing follow-up of RP-related unplanned events.
• Providing consultative advice to project and facility management and the RP Program.
• Interacting with other compliance program staff to ensure HP recommendations consider the impact and implications on other compliance programs.
• Providing input in departmental budgeting related to RP instrumentation or performance improvement initiatives.
• Coaching and mentoring junior HPs as subject matter experts in radiation protection.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

Education

A Bachelors (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

• At least 3 years (36 months) experience in Radiation Protection as a health physics-related scientific working experience with technical writing is essential.
• Working in a highly regulated environment, specifically the Canadian Nuclear environment, is an asset.
• Experience in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, and nuclear physics would be an asset.
• Experience in Audit/Inspections in the nuclear field would be considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) acts and associated regulations and regulatory guidance. Extensive experience implementing CNSC requirements at a complex CNSC-licenced facility is essential.
• Experience at a Class I and II nuclear facility is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proven scientific technical writing is essential.
• Mature outlook and proven good judgement.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written skills applied to writing reports and correspondences in English.
• French would be an asset but not required.
• Effective public speaking applied to delivering training and presentations related to highly technical information to audiences with varying levels of knowledge about radiation protection - may need to delivery of pre- and post-job briefs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
• Understand the need to seek and welcome peer feedback to improve continuously.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets and demonstrates good use of time.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respect confidential employee information (e.g. pregnancy status, bioassay results, dose information etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Project Management skills, including using Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera, would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, and radiation physics.

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:

• Wearing protective clothing and working in a hazardous environment after receiving sufficient training.
• Performing job walk-downs in all weather conditions.
• Office work environment or meeting rooms to attend meetings or take or deliver training.
• Must be able to work in various environments, including industrial, construction, indoor and outdoor, in all weather conditions.
• Capable of traveling within Canada and internationally to visit other sites, training, 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:

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.