Junior Radiation Protection Technician

WSP • Port Hope, ON

15d • $60,300 - $88,400 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking Junior Radiation Protection Technician to join our growing team
supporting one of Canada’s most significant environmental remediation
initiatives. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals who have
helped pioneer some of the country’s first long‑term radiological storage
solutions, contributing directly to the safe restoration of land for future
generations.

This role supports the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) — the federal
government’s response to a community‑requested solution for the cleanup and
long‑term management of historic low‑level radioactive waste in the
municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington.

Please note: while candidates may be considered from various locations across
Canada, this position is ON‑SITE at the Port Hope, Ontario project location,
with work primarily conducted outdoors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, Health Physics, or a related field (preferred).
• Working knowledge of radiation safety principles appropriate to training and professional background.
• Ability to organize, compile, and summarize routine technical data using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to complete, accurate documentation.
• Eligibility for CNL Reliability Status, requiring a minimum of three years of verifiable residency in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, and/or Australia.
• Willingness and ability to perform on‑site fieldwork, including outdoor work in varying conditions.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to support multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day execution of the site radiation protection program, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Measure gamma radiation fields and surface contamination using radiation detectors and swipe sampling techniques.
• Manage and track personal dosimeters for the site workforce to support exposure monitoring and compliance.
• Deploy radon monitors and ensure calibration and readiness of radiation detection equipment.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze routine radiation data for inclusion in regulatory and internal reports.
• Enforce radiation safety procedures for workers and site visitors through observation and guidance.
• Support Radiation Protection (RP) leadership and site management teams with technical input and field support.
• Respond promptly to site requests for RP services to maintain uninterrupted project progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees