Senior Radiation Physicist (Radiation Physics & Waste Management)

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Candu Energy Inc., is looking for a Senior Radiation Physicist to be a part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants. 

Your role within the Team:

• Lead, plan, perform, document, review, and/or verify technical analyses that includes the use of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and/or application / development of activity transport models. 
• Produce high quality reports effectively summarizing technical information and present results to internal and/or external stakeholders. Attend and participate in meetings as needed.
• Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
• Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed, and continually improve skills through instructor-led courses and/or on-the-job training..
• Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and to solve new problems.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The Ideal Candidate:

• At a minimum undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent. Post graduate education preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of experience with radiation transport, performing dose calculations, activity transport, shielding applications, waste management, radioactivity dispersion.
• Experience with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE/ORIGEN, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable, ability to program especially in python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, adhere to schedules, respect budgets, and respond to changing demands. Ability to present technical material effectively.
• Working knowledge of work processes, and associated technologies. Possess a high degree of initiative, be self-motivated and have a demonstrated commitment to life-long-learning.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Linux operating system.
• Eligible to obtain license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.
• Experience working at a nuclear facility performing radiation transport and shielding calculations.
• Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.
• Ability to develop and deliver training.
• Experience in code development including source control and testing.
• Knowledge of the nuclear regulatory framework, along with codes and standards applicable for nuclear work in Canada.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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