Bilingual Operational Health Physicist at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself leading radiation protection programs that safeguard people, projects, and the environment? Does the idea of providing expert guidance on radiological safety, regulatory compliance, and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) practices interest you? 

If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Our Gentilly/Laprade location is looking for a Bilingual Operational Health Physicist to lead and support radiation protection programs, provide operational health physics services, and play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across a diverse portfolio of projects. Apply today!

What you will be doing! 

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining radiation protection procedures to ensure alignment with current standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting Radiation Protection (RP) program effectiveness reviews, self assessments, compliance inspections, and annual program reviews.
• Monitoring RP non conformances and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Developing and implementing radiation protection controls, processes, and procedures for assigned facilities and projects.
• Performing radiological work planning and dose assessments to ensure exposures remain within safe limits.
• Leading ALARA assessments and post work reviews to minimize radiation exposure.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving radiological work permits, plans, and procedures.
• Responding to and investigating RP related unplanned events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Reviewing and approving radiation source registrations, records, storage areas, and overseeing leak testing programs.
• Conducting radiation protection compliance inspections to verify safe work practices.
• Overseeing the selection, procurement, calibration, and maintenance of radiation and contamination monitoring equipment.
• Reviewing and interpreting gamma spectroscopy data to support radiological safety decisions.
• Providing technical oversight for decommissioning, decontamination, and radioactive waste characterization activities.
• Supporting the delivery and maintenance of radiation protection training programs.
• Overseeing internal and external dosimetry programs for staff and contractors.
• Leading radiation safety incident investigations and supporting CNSC audits and regulatory obligations.
• Assisting with oversight of subcontractor RP activities and collaborating with project teams to ensure alignment with corporate and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  
   

What we are looking for: 

• Education  
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g. nuclear engineering, medical health physics).
• Experience 
  • Minimum of three years of technical experience with a broad range of radiation protection instrumentation. 
  • Experience resolving complex technical challenges, from both a strategic and execution-level perspective.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and French, with fluency in French.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection regulations and applicable safety standards, scientific and mathematical principles applicable to health physics and radiological assessments.
  • Knowledge of computer applications, including programmable data acquisition systems and scientific data processing tools.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection instrumentation and monitoring systems, including knowledge of current and emerging technologies and advancements.
  • Ability to technically review, evaluate, and develop radiation protection instrumentation documentation, including the work of other professionals and facility documentation, to ensure accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with the radiation protection program.
  • Thorough knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulations, along with familiarity with applicable instrumentation standards, guidelines, and industry recommendations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders across multiple functional areas, missions, and sites.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical data and findings.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work to schedules and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team based environment while contributing independently when required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in a regulated environment.
  • High degree of individual responsibility, accountability, and professional conduct.
• 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:

• Working schedule: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week. 
• Required to don Radiation Protection (RP) Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing should the need arise to help troubleshoot RP instrument in the field.
• The work environment is a mix of office work and site walk-downs. 
• Requirement to travel within Canada and abroad for the purposes of visiting other CNL sites and industry benchmarking and consultation.
• Willing to be classified as a Nuclear Energy Worker as outlined in the CNSC Radiation Protection Regulations.

Why CNL?

Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we're reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders- pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most .

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies , to developing targeted cancer treatments , to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation -we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect as part of our team: 

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
• Benefits effective Day One - no waiting period 
• Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing 
• A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan , depending on your employee group, to support your long term financial security

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You? 

• Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow 
• Restoring and protecting the environment 
• Contributing to the health of Canadians

If so, you'll feel right at home at CNL.

Location: Onsite 
Our Gentilly and La Prade sites are located in the beautiful province of Québec, offering a unique blend of French-Canadian culture, community, and natural beauty. Enjoy proximity to the St. Lawrence River, local trails, and charming nearby towns that make this area a wonderful place to live and work.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Gentilly / La Prade location, Québec.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion . We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!

We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values : 

• Respect
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Safety 
• Integrity
• Excellence

These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.

CNL is an equal opportunity employer . If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via View email address on nuclearjobs.org . All requests will be handled with confidentiality.

Les Laboratoires Nucléaires Canadiens reconnaissent que les Peuples autochtones sont les premiers occupants du territoire sur lequel nous travaillons tous. Nous sommes profondément conscients de leur lien historique avec ces terres depuis des temps immémoriaux, tout en reconnaissant les Aînés et les Gardiens du savoir, passés, présents et futurs.