Radiation Technologist

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Do you know that nuclear power meets more than 50% of Ontario's electricity needs? Not only is nuclear power cost effective, it produces little of the emissions that lead to smog, acid rain or global warming. If you want to play a role in ensuring that the public and the environment are protected from radioactive emissions and support the future of electricity, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Labour to apply your knowledge of radiochemistry, laboratory and field testing procedures.

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About the job

You will:
• perform complex radiochemical analysis in the laboratory and in the field
• apply manual and automated analytical systems to a wide variety of media (e.g. air particulate in filters, water, foodstuffs)
• record details of sample preparation and methods
• interpret unusual results (where large deviations from expected results exist) and submit analysis of results and reports
• prepare radioactive standards for instrument calibration
• plot calibrations and instrument control parameters
• conduct field and sampling measurements
• train staff on how to operate new instrumentation, sampling procedures and analytical techniques

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a valid driver's licence (Ontario Class G) to travel to nuclear power plants across the province

Technical Knowledge

• you have demonstrated knowledge of established and new laboratory and field testing procedures, standards, and techniques
• you have demonstrated ability to maintain and repair field equipment
• you know the scientific principles and practices of test procedures, protocols, methods, and analytical methods
• you have experience conducting radiochemistry tests on different media (e.g. air particulate on filters, water, foodstuffs)
• you have knowledge of chemistry, radiochemistry, and advanced mathematics
• you have experience setting-up, operating, and maintaining manual and automated lab equipment (e.g. gas flow counters, liquid scintillation counters, gamma spectrometers)
• you have working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• you can determine potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace (e.g. handling dangerous goods)

Research, Analysis, and Problem-Solving Skills

• you can determine the most effective procedures, standards, and techniques to conduct tests and analyze results
• you can evaluate options and results against quality control criteria
• you can determine appropriate use of equipment and application of scientific methods
• you can develop new steps in laboratory procedures to yield desired information

Communication Skills

• you can write accurately and clearly to record data on test findings, testing methods, and quality control measures
• you can document new or revised laboratory quality control steps and methods
• you can communicate technical concepts (e.g. techniques, test findings) in plain language to Ministry staff and stakeholders
• you can train staff in operation of new instrumentation, sampling procedures, and analytical techniques

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-LB-108857/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.