City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Department:

The Health Physics Department ensures the safety, continuous monitoring and training for all those who deal with radiation in the McMaster community.

Job Summary:
The Radiation Surveyor is responsible for providing consultation and audit services in the area of public and occupational radiation safety. Collects and transfers radiological waste and mitigates and eliminates radiation hazards from the University community.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Inspect and audit laboratories, facilities, and workplaces for potentially hazardous materials and agents.
• Collect and count radiological samples and analyze results.
• Conduct measurements in the field to detect hazardous materials and agents, and interpret their impact with respect to established safety regulations.
• Collect radioactive waste from University facilities and transport materials safely between buildings.
• Conduct technical observations of handling techniques for hazardous materials.
• Commission and decommission radioisotope laboratories at the University.
• Make recommendations on safety related policies and procedures and safety program development.
• Issue written warnings and if necessary, stop work orders for infractions.
• Write operational procedures, reports and summaries of radioactive waste characterization, segregation, and amount disposed.
• Prepare high risk isotope monitoring reports.
• Create and complete forms and postings.
• Maintain and update inventory lists.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Use defined formulas and equations to complete various calculations.
• Calibrate portable radiation detection instrumentation.
• Pipette and prepare samples for liquid scintillation counting.
• Operate various power tools and hydraulic forklifts.
• Respond to and resolve radiological and nuclear emergencies.
• Maintain security clearances sufficient to be granted unescorted access to the nuclear reactor.

Nuclear Operations Security Provisions:

Security clearances and background checks are necessary due to the sensitive nature of the nuclear facility’s operations and regulatory licensing (Nuclear Safety Control Act) requirements. As a condition of employment for this Appointment, you must successfully complete the appropriate and necessary security screenings / clearances (documentation will follow in a separate email). You will be advised in writing by the University whether this condition has been met upon the University's receipt of the results. If you are unsuccessful in these processes, then you will not be able to meet the job requirements.

Being a Nuclear Energy Worker:

You will be declared a Nuclear Energy Worker. Given the nature of the work environment where you will be performing your duties, which includes entering and working in radiological hazardous environments, the University requires the use of protective equipment such as respirators, protective clothing, and gloves, as necessary to enter these areas. The University is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.