Radiation Protection Officer (General Duty) - Health Physics Support

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 441-24-7156541

Posting End Date:  December 24, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Medical Physics

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2025

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 18.85

Salary:  $34.704 /$36.054 /$37.452 /$38.928 /$40.440/$42.048 /$43.730 /$45.433 

Job Summary:

Our experienced team is committed to providing comprehensive radiation protection services and possesses the mandate of a regulatory role in the province. We deliver a wide range of radiation protection services encompassing ionizing and non-ionizing areas including radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, radionuclide areas, industry and research and development activities and present teaching and training programs.

Reporting to the Head of Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics Medical Physics Department, the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) will primarily contribute to the Health Physics support that CCMB provides to MB Health. The RPO will work with radioactive materials across healthcare and industry providing radiation safety and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) compliance support. The RPO will work with ionizing radiation detection equipment and is expected to be familiar with contamination monitors and occupational and patient dosimeters.

There may be the opportunity to contribute to the work if the X-ray compliance team. The incumbent will follow established radiation safety and PHIA procedures and participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. This position requires a degree of flexibility in the scheduling of work hours and will require the incumbent to occasionally work non-conforming shift patterns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an approved Radiological Technology Program (Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy or Radiography) or university degree majoring in Physics or other directly related discipline as determined by CancerCare Manitoba
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in in radiation protection, exercising radiation protection principles, and handling radioactive materials (sealed and unsealed sources)
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and internet use
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as pushing and pulling of carts.
• Ability to travel to other facilities up to 30% of the time.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Must have a satisfactory employment record.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Will be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English comprehension with both written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to stressful work situations.

Preferred:

• University degree majoring in Physics or
• Nuclear Medical Technology Certificate

Asset:

• Familiar with CCMB protocols for handling radioactive materials
• Knowledge of Radon
• Experience working or volunteering in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to speak French.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.