Relevant tertiary degree in a STEM field, quality management, or project management
Experience in quality, compliance, safety, or regulatory assurance in a regulated industry
Proven ability to build relationships with external stakeholders
Willingness to travel for installations and inspections
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
Effective communication skills with diverse teams and stakeholders
Familiarity with radiation protection principles and regulatory frameworks, or willingness to learn
Responsibilities
Obtain radiation regulatory approvals for new PhotonAssay™ systems
Provide ongoing radiation safety and compliance support to users
Assist in preparing complex radiation license applications
Champion safety and compliance within a remote team
Ensure implementation of the Chrysos Radiation Management System
Facilitate regulatory inspections and internal audits
Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge PhotonAssay™ technology
Engagement with a diverse, global team
Professional development through training and continuous improvement initiatives
Flexibility in work arrangements and travel opportunities
Contribution to safety and compliance in a rapidly growing industry
Full Job Description
About the role:
The Radiation Compliance Specialist will perform three essential functions:
Obtaining pre-operational radiation regulatory approvals required for the installation, commissioning and operation of new PhotonAssay™ systems
Providing ongoing radiation safety, compliance and operational support to PhotonAssay™ users
Supporting the rapidly growing global fleet of PhotonAssay™ systems by ensuring the implementation of critical global safety and compliance programs and initiatives
The Radiation Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing essential radiation licensing, safety, and compliance support to Chrysos operations primarily in North and South America.
The Radiation Compliance Specialist is also responsible for the execution and assurance of key elements of Chrysos Corporation's global radiation safety and compliance management system.
What you will do:
New Unit Licensing and Deployment Support
Assist in preparing and submitting complex, multi-stage radiation license applications to regulatory authorities primarily in Canada, the United States, and across Latin America
Assist with the development and translation of new documentation for radiation licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance
Interact daily with the deployment team and clients to support the installation and commissioning of new PhotonAssay™ sites
Regional Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Be a champion of safety and compliance by motivating a remote and culturally-diverse team work safely and to a high standard
Ensure the Chrysos Radiation Management System is implemented at Chrysos-licenced PhotonAssay™ locations
Facilitate and support regulatory inspections and internal audits of PhotonAssay™ systems
Support the response, reporting and prompt resolution of radiation incidents, non-compliances and emergencies
Coordinate the approval and implementation of changes and upgrades to PhotonAssay™ system product design, license conditions and documentation
Effectively understand and communicate the radiation-related hazards and controls associated with the use of PhotonAssay™ technology, and the management arrangements in place to ensure safety and compliance
Global Radiation Safety and Compliance Support
Work effectively with a motivated, agile and geographically diverse team to support global Chrysos operations
Own and deliver assigned programs and tasks within the Chrysos Radiation Compliance Team and Chrysos Radiation Management System
Maintain accurate compliance records, including licensing, calibration, and audit documentation
Implement new programs and initiatives that contribute to the continuous improvement and scalability of the Chrysos Radiation Management System
Contributions and Collaboration
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders
Work closely with Deployment, Maintenance, Product Improvement, Finance, and Production teams to ensure compliant operations and development activities
Support site-based Chrysos Radiation Safety Officers with regulatory documentation, audit preparation, and compliance activities
Provide radiation compliance advice and support to internal stakeholders and project teams
Contribute to the development of radiation safety training materials and LMS content
Contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are:
Essential
A relevant tertiary degree in a STEM subject, quality management, project management, or similar
Experience in quality, compliance, safety, regulatory assurance or project management in a highly regulated scientific or technical industry
Experience building and maintaining positive relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to travel to the United States of America, and remote overseas locations to support installations and inspections
Ability to balance both independent and collaborative work
Ability to independently manage multiple, simultaneous projects, each with unique requirements and timeframes
Ability to rapidly learn and communicate effectively on various aspects of PhotonAssay™ technology including site-based operations, radiation physics and the safety-based design
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with culturally diverse team members and external stakeholders
Flexibility to work with team members located in North America, South America, Australia, and Africa
Familiarity with radiation protection principles, radiation-producing equipment, and relevant regulatory frameworks, or willingness to develop this knowledge through training
Professional fluency in English including the contexts of physics and engineering
Canadian or Chilean permanent residency or citizenship (or equivalent working rights)
Desirable
Experience working with ionizing radiation, especially as a Radiation Safety Officer
Professional fluency in Spanish (native or equivalent) including the contexts of physics and engineering
Experience developing and managing external relationships, especially government bodies
Knowledge of radiation regulatory frameworks, environmental health and safety frameworks, or business management systems and management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
