Radiation Protection Specialist

Bird Construction•Mississauga, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Radiation Protection Manager, the Radiation Protection Specialist (RPS) is responsible for supporting the radiation protection program on a project. This involves implementing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with radiation protection activities, conducting assessments, and applying industry best practices. The RPS will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the project radiation protection program and assist with the field implementation of CNSC and client-compliant RP program elements. This position is located in Port Hope, ON.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in sciences, engineering, health physics, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the nuclear industry, or relevant decommissioning/remediation projects, supporting operational health physics.
Proven ability to provide radiation protection support and advice.
Strong technical communication skills, including technical writing and document preparation/review.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Capable of understanding and applying safety and technical procedures and protocols.
Knowledge and experience applying nuclear regulatory documents, codes, standards, safety culture, and concepts to assigned tasks.
Experience with RP instrument setup, use, and troubleshooting.
Understanding of radiation dose assessment for external and internal radiation hazards.
Experience with emergency response to radiological upset conditions, shielding calculations, and airborne contamination monitoring.
Experience in transport of dangerous goods (Class 7), including activity assessments and dose reporting.
Familiarity with ALARA planning and review, work planning, and pre-and post-job briefs.
Experience reviewing and assisting with procedural document revisions and approvals.

Responsibilities

Support the Radiation Protection Program and assist in its execution.
Identify and solve complex radiological protection problems with guidance from senior team members.
Assist in developing new concepts, processes, and practices to meet RP program, project delivery, and business requirements.
Provide health physics and radiological protection advice to senior and facility management as required.
Contribute to preparing complex technical reports and keeping informed of the latest technological developments and RP practices.
Review and assist in the technical review of RP program, procedures, and instructions for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with RP program requirements.
Assist in the interpretation and application of RP program requirements.
Help prepare and revise radiation protection requirements, manuals, and procedures.
Effectively communicate important technical information to organizational members, industry colleagues, project partners, and customers.
Support the sharing of critical information that impacts individual, team, project, or organizational performance.
Collaborate with health physicists and other team members in a team environment.
Perform radiation protection tasks with guidance from senior staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.