Health Physicist (Cyclotron Experience)- Onsite

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Do you want to contribute directly to the health of Canadians? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Health Physicist to join our operational health physics team with the aim of learning the role and training to support a cyclotron facility within a four year time frame. If you are currently a CRPEG member or a G1 surveyor with a degree whose two year RP commitment has passed or will be fulfilled this year (in 2023), you are welcome to apply!

What will you be doing?

• Completing radiological safety and dose assessments.
• Working with RP field staff to help ensure safe work execution, providing mentorship and helping implement RP Program requirements.
• Developing and implementing RP controls, processes and procedures.
• Performing ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and post-work ALARA assessments and reviews.
• Preparing, reviewing and/or approving radiological work plans/procedures, radioisotope laboratory protocols, employee dose control points, indoor radioactive material storage areas.
• Responding to, investigating, and performing follow up of RP-related unplanned events.
• Completing shielding calculations.
• Overseeing the design or modification of facilities to ensure doses to workers are ALARA.
• Preparing, reviewing and/or revising radiation protection procedures and RP training material.
• Preparing or participating in RP program compliance reviews and assessments.
• Providing HP technical support in support of RP Program development and establishment of requirements.
• Assisting in developing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics. Experience with PowerBI and SharePoint would be an asset.
• Completing Apparent Cause Analyses, Effectiveness reviews, and fact-finding reports as required. Monitoring and trending RP related non-conformances and corrective actions. Make recommendations on performance improvements as required.
• Performing RP compliance inspections at various sites/facilities as assigned.
• Participating in meetings e.g. weekly operation HP alignment meetings, program meeting, radiation safety committee.
• Reviewing and approving radiation source registration and records, radiation source leak testing, food and beverage rooms.
• Reviewing the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
• Providing recommendations on scoping, characterization and release radiological surveys consistent with the RP Program.
• Providing training and presentations on RP topics.
• 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.
• 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
  • The ability to successfully attain and maintain Group 1 Health Physics qualification within two (2) years. Being a RP Group 1 employee (either currently or within the past 12 months) is considered a significant asset.
  • Able to present information and/or training to groups ranging from one to fifty plus individuals.
  • Experience in Audit/Inspections in the nuclear field is considered an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Proven scientific technical writing is essential.
  • Well rounded analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Mature outlook and proven good judgement.
  • Excellent communication skills in English applied to writing reports, discussing work/topics and presenting information in small forums, including pre & post job briefs.
  • Excellent writing skills applied to producing reports and correspondence.
  • Effective public speaking applied to the delivery of information and presentations related to both technical and safety matters to audiences with varying levels of knowledge about radiation protection.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
  • Understand the need to seek and welcome peer feedback (with the goal of continuous improvement).
  • Ability to prioritize work to meet objectives and targets, all the while demonstrating good time management.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust for disclosure of confidential employee information (e.g. pregnancy status, bioassay results, dose information etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft software (i.e., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
  • Ability to correctly interpret and make decisions based on established requirements, procedures and practices.
  • Able to provide cost effective solutions while ensuring doses remain ALARA, social and economic factors while taking into consideration.
  • Naturally “think outside the box” to solve radiological issues and challenges.
  • A good understanding of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) acts, associated regulations and regulatory guidance is required – already acquired or the ability to acquire the understanding within a year.
  • Knowledge of Canadian and international RP organizations (including the International Commission for Radiation Protection (ICRP); the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)) and their role in developing standards and guidance at the international level.
  • Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment and techniques used both in theory and practice.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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:

• Must be physically able to wear protective clothing and work in a hazardous environment after receiving sufficient training.
• Must be adequately mobile to perform job walk downs in all weather conditions.
• Office work environment or meeting rooms for the purposes of attending meeting or taking or delivering training.
• Must be able to work in various environments including industrial, construction, indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.
• Capable of travel within Canada and internationally for the purposes of visiting 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 pace setters, 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. 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 inclusive of 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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