Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself assisting in the development of internal dosimetry methods, including specifications for materials and equipment, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance plans? Does the idea of dose assessment through the utilization of analytical results get you fired up? Can you see yourself working in an environment where you would serve as the internal dosimetry subject matter expert for emergency planning, drills, and exercises? If you said yes, this might be the role for you! Our Chalk River location is looking for a Health Physicist to join their team. Apply today!
What you will be doing!- Analyzing and solving problems using standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures or previously developed methods.
- Overseeing the execution of work, ensuring compliance with requirements, and instructions.
- Ensuring logs and records are maintained and managed throughout their lifecycle in accordance with processes and functional requirements.
- Assisting in the development of proposals, project plans, quality selection and coordination as part of a team.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of new dosimetry methods as required.
- Developing and contributing to training relating to the operation of internal dosimetry technologists.
- Giving presentations to customers and contributing to technical journals.
- Providing technical input on funding requests for capital equipment and client requirements documents for new equipment and software.
- Providing recommendations on the resolution of non-conformances as well as recovering from extent of condition.
- Ensuring documentation is current for correct and safe work practices, Quality Assurance processes and company-wide directives.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for- Education
- At minimum, a Bachelor's (Honours) in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
- Education in health physics, radiation physics or a related field is considered an asset.
- Experience
- A few years of related scientific or technical experience, or higher education than the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills both oral and written with particular focus on scientific reports and presentations.
- Aptitude in applying predictive models to determine the depletion of hazardous material (radioactive) and the resulting estimate of dose based on measurement of samples.
- Organizational skills, project management, and coordination of multiple contributors.
- Comfortable with probability and statistics as it pertains to error propagation based on known distribution of random variables.
- 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.
- This position is part of the CRPEG union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the CRPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you'll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL! 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. 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.
