Description

The Radiation Safety Lead is responsible for leading the radiation protection program for the Phoenix Project. This role provides technical leadership and strategic oversight to ensure radiation safety systems, monitoring programs, procedures, and controls are effectively implemented as the project advances towards operations. The Radiation Safety Lead supports regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a strong radiation safety culture across site activities. This is a site-based, rotational role based in Northern Saskatchewan.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of radiation protection programs for the Phoenix Project
Provide technical oversight of radiation monitoring, contamination control, dosimetry, and exposure management activities
Develop and maintain radiation safety procedures, standards, and monitoring programs
Support regulatory compliance activities, inspections, audits, and reporting requirements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operations and site personnel on radiation safety practices
Support operational readiness, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action activities
Coordinate radiation protection training and awareness initiatives across site teams
Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and regulators to support safe and compliant project execution

Requirements

You are an experienced radiation protection professional with strong technical expertise and leadership experience in uranium or other highly regulated industrial environments. You are comfortable leading radiation safety programs in a dynamic project setting and providing guidance across multidisciplinary teams. In addition, you bring:

A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
8+ years of radiation protection experience, preferably in uranium mining, milling, or nuclear related operations
Experience overseeing radiation monitoring, dosimetry, contamination control, and exposure reduction programs
Strong knowledge of radiation protection principles, and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience developing radiation protection procedures, training programs, and monitoring strategies
Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reporting
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with radiation monitoring systems, technical databases, and MS Office applications
Willingness to work a site-based rotational schedule in the Northern Athabasca Basin

Benefits

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Denison offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, and a retirement savings plan.

OUR COMMITMENT:

Denison is dedicated to creating employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals and residents of the communities in which we operate. We encourage Indigenous applicants and those from these communities to apply and to voluntarily provide relevant information in their application. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates.

At Denison, we place a high value on diversity of backgrounds and experience. We strive to create an inclusive workforce that reflects a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Our team members are empowered to excel based on their personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request.

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