Overview

This position provides an essential service to facilitate the conduct of safe work by Candu staff and contractors in Candu licenced facilities and at client sites across the world. The successful candidate will be expected to meet Candu's business objectives/customer requirements, and to ensure that this function is performed efficiently, within all applicable regulatory requirements. This position reports functionally to the Radiation Protection (RP) Manager.

Your role

• Develop a good knowledge of the RP program and procedures at Candu Energy.
• Develop a good knowledge of all instruments used by Radiation Surveyors in the course of their work.
• Achieve Group 1 RP qualifications as well as RAMT qualification.
• Perform and participate in formal and on-the-job training, as required.
• Perform radiation surveys as requested by supervisors, including daily routine radiation surveys.
• Post and mark radiation signage and zones as required by procedures.
• Perform loose and fixed contamination checks on personnel (exit procedures from radiation zones) and equipment or facilities.
• Perform basic hazard assessments, review and approve work permits for RP requirements.
• Exercise judgement verifying procedural compliance and in offering advice on RP or contamination control questions as they arise in daily activities.
• Inform immediate supervision of any unusual conditions or actions impacting RP.
• Be conscious of the interaction between radiation control measures and their effects on production and schedule responsibilities.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to abnormal situations to ensure personnel safety is maintained.
• Maintain proper documentation in records and daily logs.
• Establish excellent communication and develop internal relationships with Candu staff.
• Establish and maintain an excellent business relationship with external industry peers and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
• Perform duties under varying degrees of supervision, including overtime, shift work, or irregular hours.

About you

• Graduate from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience in radiation protection with nuclear power experience preferred.
• Green badge qualification or equivalent at a nuclear power station is preferred.
• Ability to improve and deal with rapidly changing conditions.
• Ability to work in teams and maintain strong cooperation with coworkers.
• Ability to liaise with management, supervisors, customers and regulatory agencies using tact and good judgement.
• Thoroughly accurate, conscientious and possess excellent judgement.
• Working knowledge of computer software and good record maintenance skills.
• Physically capable of lifting, handling, etc., various items on a regular basis.
• Must be willing and physically able to wear respiratory protection and protective clothing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to produce high quality applications and documentation for submissions.
• Must be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) or willing to be designated as a NEW.
• Must be willing to travel.

Rewards & benefits

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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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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