Health Physicist - Port Hope, Canada - NUVIA Canada

NUVIA Canada

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Port Hope, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

NUVIA is an international nuclear engineering, project management and services contractor.

We operate across the complete nuclear facility lifecycle from new build, through operations and maintenance, to final decommissioning and waste management.

NUVIA is the nuclear arm of VINCI, a global player in concessions and construction, employing more than 183,000 people in some 100 countries.

Position Overview:

NUVIA is currently recruiting for a
Health Physicist with experience in the nuclear industry to join our Radiation Protection team located in Port Hope, Ontario.

The Health Physicist (HP) will serve as the radiation protection specialist to PHAI environmental remediation projects being supported by NUVIA in the Port Hope, Ontario area.

The HP is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the project radiation protection program and will deliver effective oversight to field implementation of CNSC and CNL/PHAI-compliant RP program elements.

Much of this work will be outdoors, in the field.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Prepare and implement radiation protection protocols for sites undergoing remediation
Conduct ALARA assessments
Produce job specific RP instructions, Radiological Work Assessments, and Radiological Work Permits
Oversee and assess radiation surveys, including the direction of and assistance to radiation technicians
Provide direction and support to construction and other contractors on radiation protection protocols
Oversee the dosimetry program, including providing dose estimates
Prepare and implement standard operating procedures for directreading radiation detection instruments, including validating their use through calculations
Management of airborne radiological monitors
Ensure control and calibration of all radiation detection equipment
Prepare calculations for the shipment of lowlevel radioactive waste
Preparing reports, as required
Deliver RP training, occasionally
Proactively monitor work performance, identify any potential risks/gaps of scopes of work performed
Participate in identifying resources and staff training requirements, and provide inputs/feedback on performance appraisals for the RP team staff
Provide technical guidance, working instructions and training/mentorship to junior HP/RP professionals

Skills / Qualifications:

Demonstrated proficiency in providing radiation protection support
Excellent technical communication skills, including technical writing and document preparation/review
Strong interpersonal skills; effective in a team environment
A quick learner able to become familiar with work procedures, plans and programs of existing projects in a short period of time
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the nuclear industry conducting operational health physics acting in an oversight capacity
Previous experience working on nuclear remediation or decommissioning projects (desired)
Strong nuclear safety culture
RP instrument setup, use, and troubleshooting
Radiation dose assessment for external and internal radiation hazardous
Emergency response to radiological upset conditions
Shielding calculations
Airborne contamination monitoring
Transport of dangerous goods, class
Activity assessments for transport or dose reporting
ALARA planning and review
Work planning, pre

- and post-job briefs

Procedural document review, revision, approval

Education:

Bachelor's degree or diploma in sciences, engineering or health physics from an accredited educational institution (required)
College diploma / certificate in radiation protection (desired)

Special Features of the Role:

Field work can involve temperature extremes and precautions will be taken when this is the case. Ability to stand upright and walk outdoors (sometimes in rugged terrain). Some limited working at heights may be required.
Must be capable of wearing PPE, including respirators if required
Regular travel within Canada required
Occasional international travel may be required
Have and maintain a valid class G driver's license

NUVIA Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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