Junior Radiation Physicist

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join AtkinsRéalis’ Fuel and Physics team and help advance the future of nuclear engineering and innovation. As a Junior Radiation Physicist, you will contribute to the design of new CANDU nuclear power plants and support the operation, refurbishment, waste management, and decommissioning activities of existing nuclear facilities. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will apply technical expertise to projects that support safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Requirements

A Relevant honors degree from a university of recognized standing in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics or equivalent.
Proficiency in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in radiation transport modelling, shielding analyses, dose calculations, activity transport, or dispersion modelling.
Proficiency in radiation transport and analysis codes such as MCNP, SCALE, ADDAM, or equivalent tools.
Ability to program using languages such as Python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran.
Ability to work within a regulated nuclear environment and willingness to be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform technical analyses using radiation transport codes, dose calculations, and activity transport models.
Document, review, and verify analytical work in accordance with applicable procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Produce high-quality technical reports that effectively summarize complex information.
Present technical results to internal and external stakeholders.
Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
Develop, adapt, and modify computer codes for specialized applications and emerging technical challenges.
Support engineering and nuclear projects related to plant design, operations, refurbishment, waste management, and decommissioning.