Ontario Public Service Careers

Protecting Ontario through science and precision.

Join a team that safeguards public health and the environment by analyzing radiation levels in water, air, and food. Your work supports emergency response and ensures safety standards are met—making a real difference in the lives of Ontarians every day.

About the job

In this role, 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

What We Do
The Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skills Development (MLITSD), Radiation Protection Services conducts radiological monitoring of the environment to measure routine, unplanned, unannounced and emergency emissions from nuclear plants and to assess their potential impact on the public. Samples of drinking water, air, milk, foodstuff, and water are collected and measured routinely in the environs of nuclear stations in Ontario and those bordering the province.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of chemistry, radiochemistry and advanced mathematics.
• You know the scientific principles and practices of test procedures, protocols, methods, and analytical methods.
• 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 have experience conducting radiochemistry tests on different media (e.g. air particulate on filters, water, foodstuffs).
• 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 and interpersonal 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.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Radiation Technologist