Job Order Detail

Description

Health Physicist
Saskatoon, SK

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will provide guidance and technical support on radiation protection issues, including developing and utilizing specialized tools, software and techniques to assist the sites in mitigating potential hazards. You will also play a role in the oversight and implementation of the radiation protection program and associated standards at the sites, including modifying or improving documentation, ensuring proper equipment use and consistency across the company.  

Utilizing your ability to independently achieve results through solid organizational and analytical skills, you will develop, enhance and manage a database of worker and workplace radiation information, as well as assist in the administration of radiation data. You will also assist the divisions with licensing and regulatory issues, reviews of draft regulatory documents and internal audit support. This role requires regular travel to Ontario, Saskatchewan and US operations for short visits to assist operations in radiation protection initiatives.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements of the position:
    Bachelors degree in health physics or other physical sciences or engineering
    Three to five years of applicable work experience
    Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Assets:
    Applicable work experience in radiation protection
    Change management experience
    Eligibility for registration with the Canadian Radiation Protection Association, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, and/or Health Physics Society

Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.