Job: IRC23072 CA Radiation Technician

 Collects, receives, unloads, identifies, sorts, weighs, decontaminates and otherwise processes low level radioactive material and

reduces sealed source volumes.

 Maintains databases and records associated with inventory control. Maintains logs, manifasts, records and reports to maintain

the identity of materials.

 Follows safety rules, regulations and procedures. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in a contaminated

zone following the company’s health physics regulations, guidelines and procedural documentation. Maintains a clean and

orderly work area.

 Undertakes national and international radioactive waste shipments. Prepares bills of lading for transportation of materials.

Reviews, problem solves, performs data entry and quality checks on documentation of radioactive waste materials and outgoing

radioactive shipments to ensure data is accurately tracked from receipt, through all operation processes to final departure

of the material from the facility.

 Undertakes facility support services as required.

 Conducts facility radiation and contamination surveys as required.

 Provdes technical support to the on-call Health Physicists as required on a rota basis.

 Receives oral and/or written instructions from supervisors. Reads and interprets equipment, operations and procedural

manuals, as well as waste processing specifications and is accountable for waste processing activities.

 Operates specialized tools and equipment, including forklift and other heavy equipment, as required. Performs radioactive

waste pickups from customer sites.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

• Good English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Basic computer knowledge )Outlook, Word, Excel, Access etc.)
• French/English bilingualism preferred

 Education: High School diploma completion required. Radiation Safety Certificate preferred. Grade 12 Science and Math

preferred.

 Required Experience: None

 Preferred Experience: One year of radiation, customer service, operations or warehouse experience preferred. Class G

experience driving 5-10 ton trucks.

 Certifications: Fork lift license preferred.