Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer – Radiation Services

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Role description:

Arcadis Canada is seeking to hire an Intermediate level Scientist or Engineer with interest and experience in environmental radiation, science, and engineering to support and advance radiological science and practical applications and innovation across a wide variety of projects in the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining through waste management and new reactors. Our team also services and supports innovation for managing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), mining, and industry.

You will be part of a team of professionals working on a variety of different projects within the Rad-Risk Group among them,

• Strategic advice,
• Regulatory Licensing and Compliance,
• Hazard, Risk and Safety Assessments (Radiological and Chemical),
• Radiation Shielding Assessments,
• Impact Assessments (including Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (HHERA) and public and Indigenous communications),
• Radiological Monitoring and Survey Plans, and,
• Radiation Protection Program Management and Oversight.

The primary focus of this position will be to participate in carrying out high-quality projects related to risk, safety and environmental impact for our clients, many of whom are in the nuclear energy sector. However, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will likely be exposed to other areas of the business as well.

Role accountabilities:

• Work closely and efficiently under the supervision of the Project Managers on a project basis, on activities such as:
• Environmental data analysis and interpretation,
• Writing technical reports for clients and government as well as non-technical documents for members of the public,
• Performing and documenting risk assessment calculations (model (e.g., MicroShield, RESRAD) or spreadsheet-based), and very occasionally dispersion and/or shielding calculations,
• Carrying out quality assurance checks of calculations and reports,
• Literature and data reviews for selection of calculations parameters, and
• Coordination of project budgets and schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, including scope, work plan, corporate qualifications, budget and schedule.
• Take responsibility for quality processes on all projects and reports.
• Participate in client development activities including opportunities to present at conferences.

Skills related to mathematics (statistics), radiochemistry, radiological and nuclear engineering, health physics, radiation protection, experience with shielding models would be considered a significant asset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Radiation Science, Nuclear Science and engineering, Health Physics, Engineering, or similar field. Master’s degree in Science, Radiation Science, Nuclear Science and engineering, Health Physics, Engineering, or similar field preferred.
• Intermediate candidate will have a minimum of 6 years’ experience working in a related field and 3+ years’ of experience in radiological sciences and engineering.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $72,800-$109,200. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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