Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety, Environment and Radiation, the Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for implementing the Rook I Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Radiation Protection (RP) programs.Central to this role will be fostering a strong safety culture while providing subject matter expertise, program monitoring, and data management. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is focused on the advancement of the Rook I Project (Project) as it transitions to the next stage of development.LOCATIONThis position will be based at the Rook I site on a 2 week in/2 week out schedule. Circumstances may require work based out of the Saskatoon office periodically.
Key Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)
- Implement IH and RP policies and procedures in a manner reflective of NexGen’s vision and values and in accordance with the Project’s regulatory obligations.
- Provide subject matter expert support related to IH and RP.
- Perform IH and RP area monitoring and manage associated records.
- Manage worker dosimetry program.
- Design contamination surveys and perform contamination measurements.
- Perform and manage the calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Provide RP training and general orientations as required.
- Provide respirator training and fit testing.
- Contribute to risk assessments as related to IH and RP hazards and controls.
- Provide necessary internal and external reporting related to IH and RP performance.
- Participate in internal audit activities as required to support the Project.
- Assist in the incident management process, participate in incident investigations and corrective action activities as assigned.
- Drive continual improvement efforts affecting the IH and RP programs.
- Support employee and contractor engagement and hazard communication activities through occupational health committees and other means as required.
- Participate and contribute to engagement with Indigenous groups, local communities, and regulators to support health, IH, RP, and emergency preparedness and response processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Post-secondary degree or two-year diploma in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years RP operational experience. Experience at a uranium mining and milling project is preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of key concepts, theories, and practices related to effective anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of IH and RP related hazards.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide coordination across multiple disciplines.
- Strong digital literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software.
- Strong aptitude in mathematics, physics, and statistics.
Core Competencies
Communication
- Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
- Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.
Team Effectiveness
- Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
- Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.
Work Management
- Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
- Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
Personal Accountability
- Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
- Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.
Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
- Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
- Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.
Functional & Technical Skills
- Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.
