Health Physicist

at  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Our Whiteshell location is looking for a Health Physicist to protect CNL employees and the public from the adverse effects of radiological or related hazards. If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
The position incorporates the disciplines of physics, engineering, biology, environmental sciences, and occupational health and safety. The Health Physicist applies his/her knowledge and experience to develop and implement processes and strategies ensuring compliance with regulations and the CNL Radiation Protection Program and to perform radiological characterizations and assessments to ensure radioactive materials and wastes are safely managed and that work activities are planned and executed as safely as possible.
What will you be doing!

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Crucially important are excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) in English and the ability to obtain the formal CNL HP qualification known as “Group 1”.
• Must have the ability to wear protective clothing and to work in a hazardous environment.
• Must be a mature, organized self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in establishing priorities, and achieving goals and objectives when faced with varied and conflicting demands.
• Discipline to remain focused and complete assignments on schedule.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multi-tasking
• Ability to establish priorities and achieve goals and objectives in a work environment with varied and sometimes conflicting demands.

Experience:

• Must have at least ten years post-graduation Health Physics experience, preferably with 2+ in decommissioning.
• Ideally will have extensive experience and understanding of work tasks, their execution, and associated radiological hazards as well as the ability to learn from others and absorb new/related knowledge quickly.

Education:
BSc or MSc in Physics, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Medical Physics and/or Engineering Physics (or equivalent education such as BSc science degree and work experience).
Security clearance eligibility required:
Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

Compressed work week! You get to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• tuition support
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:
CNL ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors.
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read our DE&I Commitment (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CNL - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories) further.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

What we are looking for: