Human Factors Specialist

Job summary

The Human Factors Specialist will advise and mentor personnel on human factors and ergonomics work packages while developing program plans and validation exercises. They will ensure compliance with nuclear standards and provide technical leadership for human-system interface design and task analysis.

Job details

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology. Your role Advising and mentoring Human Factors personnel in the following areas, including development and support for training initiatives Human Factors and Ergonomics work packages, mentoring on technical delivery to project programs. Development of Human Factors Engineering Program Plans per REGDOC‑2.5.1 and CSA N290.12 Human Factor Verification and Validation plans per CNSC REGDOC 2.5.1. Human Factor Function and Task analysis. Human‑System interface design. Usability testing and validation exercises. Workload analysis and other HFE analysis techniques as required. About you: University degree in Engineering, Human Factors (HF) & Ergonomics or Applied Psychology or related field. Professional Engineering license preferred. Minimum of 15-20 years' experience in the use of Human Factors methods and techniques. Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear. Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration). Experience in working within other 'Regulated' industries. Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines, specifically the Human-System Interface Design Review Guidelines (NUREG-0700 by NRC) Knowledge in the application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development, Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment, Training Needs Analysis will be an added asset. Knowledge in the application of Nuclear procedures and guidelines Excellent writing and presentation skills. Experience in delivering HF work packages within high hazard industries such as Nuclear. Experience in managing and planning HF delivery to projects (HF Integration). Experience in working within other 'Regulated' industries. Knowledge in the application of Human Factors standards and guidelines, specifically the Human-System Interface Design Review Guidelines (NUREG-0700 by NRC) Knowledge in the application of HF Integration in the context of Safety Case development, Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment, Training Needs Analysis will be an added asset. Knowledge in the application of Nuclear procedures and guidelines Excellent writing and presentation skills. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process. Worker Type Employee Job Type Casual At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

What you’ll do

The Human Factors Specialist will advise and mentor personnel on human factors and ergonomics work packages while developing program plans and validation exercises. They will ensure compliance with nuclear standards and provide technical leadership for human-system interface design and task analysis.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Engineering, Human Factors, or Applied Psychology and possess 15-20 years of relevant experience in high-hazard industries. A professional engineering license is preferred, along with deep knowledge of nuclear regulatory standards and human factors methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• Flexible benefits
• Training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Human factors engineering
• Ergonomics
• Nuclear engineering
• Task analysis
• Human-system interface design
• Usability testing
• Workload analysis
• Verification and validation
• Safety case development
• Quantitative human reliability assessment
• Training needs analysis
• Technical mentoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Technical writing
• Presentation skills
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Planning
• Writing
• Advising
• Energy Systems
• Usability Testing
• Verification And Validation
• Design Reviews
• Human Factors
• Human Factors And Ergonomics
• Training Analysis
• System Interface Management
• Human Factors Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Interface Design
• Task Analysis
• Nuclear Technology
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
• Applied Psychology

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Consulting
• Science & Research
• Human Factors Specialist
• Ergonomist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
• Industrial Engineers

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