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Description

The Role
The McArthur River radiation team is responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of employees at site by identifying radiation risks and mitigating those risks for successful production. The Radiation Protection Officer will lead and supervise a team of radiation technicians by coaching, delegating duties, training and managing performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing radiation support to the operations, which includes:
-Regulatory reporting to ensure compliance for the radiation protection programs at site
-Managing the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) program, radiation procedures, and controls
-Collecting, maintaining, and recording radiation data from the facilities
-Issuing of radiation work permits
-Developing quality control procedures and training of staff
-Managing power air purifying respirator (PAPR) cleaning and training personnel specific to site demands
-Conducting routine monitoring and assessing work conditions pertaining to radiation protection for the safety of all workers
-Providing advice to the operation related to radiation safety
-Assisting with any CIRS investigations and providing guidance for corrective actions on any radiation related incidents

Required:  
-Radiation or environmental monitoring technician certificate or a post-secondary education in a science related field
-Five to eight years of applicable work experience with radiation protection principles
-Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
-Experience managing a team
-Work independently and as part of team with safety as a core value
-Excellent communication and analytical skills
-Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft