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Job Title


Health Physicist II


Company : Canadian Nuclear Laboratories


Location : Port Hope, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and grow your expertise? Can you see yourself providing Health Physics (HP) subject-matter expertise across a range of routine technical topics? Do you enjoy ensuring strong Radiation Protection (RP) practices and providing thoughtful oversight to support safe, effective fieldwork? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you. Our Port Hope location is seeking a Health Physicist to support the Historic Waste Program (HWP) Management Office , delivering essential Health Physics and Radiation Protection expertise to a missiondriven team. If you''''re ready to make a meaningful impactapply today! What will you be doing? Preparing, reviewing, and revising complex and/or specialized radiation protection plans and procedures. Performing Radiological safety assessments. Establishing, implementing, and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics. Preparing or participating in RP-program self-assessments and compliance reviews. Resolving complex technical issues within the project team and the general RP team, and prioritizing deliverables to ensure timelines are met. Completing radiological safety and dose assessments, ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) assessment and reviews. Identifying and recommending improvements to CNL procedures and policies that affect their own work area, and collaborating with others in developing procedural improvements. Maintaining oversight of processes for the calibration of RP instrumentation and decontamination methods and techniques. Managing the collection, packaging, and shipment of samples to the laboratory. Ensuring both Port Grandby and Port Hope sites are compliant with RP Program requirements. Other duties as assigned by your manager. What We Are Looking For Education University Degree in health physics or an honours degree in science or engineering with postgraduate studies and/or experience in health physics or related discipline. Experience Minimum 3 years (36 months) as an operational Health Physicist in a relevant related field or CNL Group 1 Health Physics Qualification. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities A valid Ontario class G (or equivalent) drivers license. Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards. Understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, and techniques, both in theory and practice. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to make decisions based on established requirements, procedures and practices. Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge and use of databases. 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 Must be able and willing to work in all weather conditions. Must have sufficient mobility to work in a construction environment with the potential for uneven footing on various surfaces (soil, mud, gravel, and pavement). Must be able to wear standard and specialized Personal Protective equipment (once trained to do so) including CSA-approved hard hat, safety glasses, footwear, Tyvek Suits, and full and half-faced respiratory protection. Why CNL? Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We''''re reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation. We Offer a Complete Total Rewards Package Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal) Benefits effective day one, thats right, no waiting period; Tuition support; and a pension! Do Our Priorities Resonate with You? Clean energy for today and tomorrow. Restore and protect the Environment. Contribute to the health of Canadians. Location: CNL''''s Historic Waste Program Management Office is in Port Hope, Ontario''''s beautiful and historic community. Roughly 100 km east of Toronto, it is still close enough to the Big City without all the hassle of being in the Big City. As a leader in environmental remediation at nuclear and radiologically contaminated sites, CNL is implementing the Port Hope Area Initiative on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The cleanup of historic Low-Level Radioactive Waste by CNL in Port Hope and Port Granby in Ontario demonstrates Canadas commitment to the safe, long-term storage and management of nuclear waste. CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment. CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees. CNL is committed to being an equalopportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential. CNL respectfully acknowledges that the Historic Waste Program Management Office and the Port Hope Area Initiative projects are situated on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations, specifically the Gunshot Treaty signed with the Mississauga First Nations of Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Scugog Island. #J-18808-Ljbffr