Junior Radiation Physicist

Junior Radiation Physicist

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Location – Mississauga, ON.

We are currently seeking a Junior 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:

• 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.
• Present results to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
• Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed.
• 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:

• A Relevant honors degree from a university of recognized standing in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics or equivalent.
• Radiation transport modelling / shielding experience and/or background performing dose calculations, activity transport and/or dispersion models are strong assets.
• Experience with the computer codes MCNP, SCALE, or ADDAM (equivalent codes acceptable).
• Ability to program especially in python, PERL, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran.
• Willing to be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker.
   

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a nuclear facility performing radiation transport and shielding calculations.
• Experience with rehabilitation and decommissioning activities and supporting station operations.
• Familiarity with codes and standards applicable 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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