Biological Science Science jobs in Manitoba

Are you energized by solving complex challenges where science, safety, and innovation intersect? Are you motivated by the opportunity to influence critical decisions and drive safe, compliant operations? Are you looking for a career where your expertise truly matters? If you answered yes, our Whiteshell location is looking for two Health Physicists to play a vital role in safeguarding employees, the public, and the environment from radiological and related hazards. This may be the job for you! Apply today!

What you will be doing!

• Monitoring and reporting radiation protection (RP) performance.
• Preparing radiological safe work documents for specific radiological-related facility, decommissioning and waste management work packages.
• Responding to radiation and contamination exposure incidents and events.
• Conducting RP training.
• Providing direction and oversight of the purchase, calibration and maintenance of RP instrumentation for radiation protection, characterization, or clearance.
• Conducting RP compliance inspections of nuclear facilities, radioactive material areas and decommissioning areas.
• Providing direction and oversight for the selection and use of Contamination fixatives and decontamination methods.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

Education -

• University graduation in science or applied science or equivalent experience resulting in a sound knowledge of some scientific discipline and a few years related scientific working experience OR a PhD in science.
• BSc or MSc in Physics, Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Medical Physics and/or Engineering Physics preferred.

Experience -

• Five years’ plus experience in the discipline of physics, health physics, medical physics and/or engineering physics.
• Experience identifying and assessing radiological hazards across diverse work activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -

• Proven ability to quickly learn complex processes and integrate knowledge from subject matter experts.
• Ability to establish priorities and achieve goals and objectives in a work environment with varied and sometimes conflicting demands.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions -

• We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• This position is part of the WPEG Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the WPEG Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site in Pinawa, Manitoba.

Pay: From $97,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person