Engineer/Analyst - Radiation Assessment and Decommissioning

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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The Opportunity

Position: Analyst/Engineer – Radiation Assessment and Decommissioning
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Level: Entry/Intermediate
Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Department: Nuclear Safety & Licensing
Reports to: Manager – Radiation Assessment and Decommissioning
Hours per week: 37.5
Number Required: 2
Salary Range: $101,268 - $122,000. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

Take the lead in delivering high-value technical solutions across the nuclear sector, guiding a team of engineers and specialists to success. You’ll:

• Conduct safety analysis using state-of-the-art nuclear safety analysis and shielding assessment computer software
• Development of new analytical methods and models
• The preparation of technical documents in support of regulatory submissions
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solutionInterface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects
• Stay current with developments within your field of expertise
• Other duties as assigned.

Work with the Manager, Radiation Assessment and Decommissioning, to create a workplace where high performance and safety go hand in hand. You’ll:

• Champion a “customer-first” culture aligned with performance and safety KPIs.
• Cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture that values employee well-being and corporate responsibility.

Set the standard for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities include:

• Promoting a “Right First Time / Safety First” mindset across all projects.
• Ensuring full regulatory compliance and effective issue resolution.
• Driving investigations and corrective actions with a focus on root cause and prevention.
• Implementing human performance tools to promote a culture of accountability.

What You Need To Succeed

• A four-year university degree in Nuclear Engineering or Physics; postgraduate degree(s) considered to be an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in the area of nuclear safety assessment, although exceptional graduates will be considered.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards is desired, along with a strong understanding of and commitment to meeting superior quality assurance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian nuclear regulations including implementing requirements in CNSC REGDOC-2.4.1 and -2.4.4 along with relevant codes and standards such as CSA N286 and N288 series. Experience in other jurisdictions is considered an asset.
• Preference for candidates with working experience in radiation safety analysis industry toolsets (e.g.,SCALE, MCNP, Attila, Microshield).
• Experience with Windows & LINUX operating systems required.
• Software development and debugging preferred.
• Possess a sound foundation in nuclear safety methods and applications expertise, products and services.
• A strong understanding of CANDU or other nuclear power plant design, operation and regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to perform work over a wide range of areas for both operating and new facilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, and have demonstrated a high commitment to quality.
• Strong initiative, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PEO) in Ontario or other Canadian province, or eligibility for licensure therein is an asset.
• Ability to obtain (or currently hold) relevant nuclear security clearance(s). Clearance applications will be facilitated by Kinectrics, as required.
• Willingness to travel to temporary work locations as required to support the role (10-25% including, but not limited to GTA, Bruce County, other Kinectrics offices, international) is an asset.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

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

This posting is for an existing vacancy.