Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself performing radiological surveys? Our Chalk River location is looking for Radiation Surveyors to foresee radioactive hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination and to be acquainted with all established practices and procedures for radiation protection. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Performing daily routine radiation and contamination surveys of work areas.
- Establishing barriers and posting signage as required based on survey results.
- Identifying radiological hazards that may lead to the spread of contamination or affect the life and health of employees.
- Providing job oversite from a radiological aspect and providing radiological guidance and advice to workers.
- Discussing Radiation Protection issues with staff in the work area and presenting recommendations in an assertive and diplomatic manner.
- Initiating and establishing any desirable control measures in addition to those normally established.
- Exercising judgment in radiological input and advice.
- Recognizing the importance of a strong reporting culture and understanding the reporting chain respective to the work area.
- Participating in investigations into unexpected conditions.
- Offering advice, guidance, and knowledge when determining required actions to mitigate unexpected conditions.
- Providing radiological advice and guidance to other Radiation Protection Staff and workers.
- Assisting with training of Group 1 and Group 2 Radiation Surveyors.
- Assisting Group 2 Radiation Surveyors with routine work and duties as necessary.
- Completing all required training and maintaining personal training requirements.
- Utilizing Radiation Protection documents to support decisions and guidance in the work area.
- Maintaining daily radiological logs that are thorough and accurate.
- Performing regular compliance surveys and inputting data from these surveys into the appropriate software.
- Determining appropriate Personal Protective Equipment requirements, job time lengths, and ALARA controls using information available.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in a field relevant to the position, or equivalent formal education OR Secondary School Graduation Diploma OR Equivalent and has typically more than 3 years pertinent experience OR the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.
- Experience
- Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
- Supervisory skills and experience are considered an asset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all instruments used in radiation work and of all radiation protection procedures.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrate a high sense of individual responsibility.
- Improvise and deal adequately with rapidly changing conditions.
- Be tactful and diplomatic, able to work effectively with employees of other branches, and able to present recommendations clearly and effectively.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to influence and/or educate various work groups.
- Adapt to new work with regard to location or tasks.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required.
- Must complete CNL online aptitude assessment AND proctored math test administered internally.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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:
- Work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
- Hot/cold temperatures and inclement weather.
- Have the ability to work shifts or irregular hours.
- Long durations of standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and/or wearing respiratory protection.
- Industrial setting.
- We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day - starting at 6 am.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package :
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- Tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
