Health Physicist in Tiverton, Ontario

Job Posting Start Date: September 25, 2024

Job Posting End Date: October 09, 2024

At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

Currently, our Radiation Protection Governance & Oversight has a Health Physicist opportunity.

This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.

What will you be responsible for?

• Solve radiation problems arising specifically in the reactor units at an independent multiunit nuclear station having three or more units and assess on a continuing basis the effectiveness of such solutions.

• Formulate new or revised Radiation Protection Regulations for consideration, possible approval and use throughout Bruce Power’s nuclear generating stations.

• Assist Supervisor in the operations of the internal and external dosimetry service at station or site and in the estimated measurement of internal and in the estimation of external doses received in unusual situations.

• Participate in the development of training courses and other training material and conduct such courses. Assist in the maintenance of a continuous program through reexamination of plant personnel to sustain a high level of radiation protection knowledge of the station.

• Prepare routine reports on station radiological conditions and assist in the preparation of reports for outside regulatory authorities on the radiation protection program in the station. Further, prepare technical reports on radiation protection experience at the station.

• Investigate non-routine radiation protection problems and make recommendations as to their resolution and assist Supervisor in environ mental radiological measurements made in the vicinity of the station.

• Carry out radiation investigations and duties, such as the controlling of the transfer of radioactive material from the station.

• Interpret regulations and policy and provide technical assistance in health physics to the operations group and approve radiation protection methods and equipment.

• At the request of the Supervisor provide information and advice to design groups for design changes which will improve radiation protection at the nuclear station.

• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in and equivalent to a 4 year university education in an appropriate field such as science or engineering.

• A period of over 6 years up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Selection Criteria

• Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience

• Verbal and written communication

• Transferable skills (for example, effective communication, drive for accountability and results, time/organizational management, collaboration and teamwork)

• Competency based interview

• Past performance record and suitability for this position

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.