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WSP USA Junior Radiation Protection Technician in Port Hope, Ontario

The Opportunity:

We are seeking Junior Radiation Protection Technicians to join our team. You will be part of a highly skilled and ever-growing team of individuals who have helped pioneer some of the first ever long-term radiological storage sites in Canadian history. Your skills and work will help shape the restoration of both public and private land for future Canadians to enjoy all while developing your career in the field of radiation safety. Much of this work is expected to be outdoors.

This opportunity is to join the WSP team responsible for the execution and construction of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) . The PHAI represents the federal government’s response to the community-requested solution for the cleanup and local, long-term, safe management of historic low-level radioactive waste in the municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based at the project site in Port Hope, Ontario

Why WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

  • Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.

  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site’s radiation protection program.

  • Measurement of gamma radiation fields.

  • Measurement of surface contamination using either radiation detectors or swipe sampling.

  • Management of personal dosimeters for the workforce.

  • Deployment of radon monitors and ensure calibration of all radiation detection equipment.

  • Summary and analysis of routine data for compilation into routine reports.

  • Ensuring compliance with site radiation safety procedures by workers and visitors.

  • Support the RP management and site management teams.

  • Support site activities by promptly responding to requests for RP services.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in nuclear engineering, radiation protection or health physics (or related field) preferred.

  • Demonstrated understanding of radiation safety principles consistent with their background and training.

  • Ability to sort, compile and summarize routine data using typical Microsoft Office products such as Excel.

  • Perform all assigned tasks diligently and thoroughly assuring complete and accurate documentation as required.

  • Eligible for CNL Reliability Status ( individual must have 3 full years of verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia to be eligible ).

#LI-Onsite

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

  • We value our people and our reputation

  • We are locally dedicated with international scale

  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo

  • We foster collaboration in everything we do

  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)

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