Assistant Scientist/Engineer/Technical Officer, Pre-closure Safety Assessment
5 days ago
Responsibilities
Under direction of the supervisor or designated staff:
Provide technical analysis, advice, and support in development of pre-closure safety assessments, characterization of used fuel and low & intermediate level waste, and development of waste acceptance criteria for radioactive waste repositories. Assist with projects and contracts related to pre-closure safety research, methods development, characterization of radioactive waste, and safety assessment support. Assist with the development and issuance of contracting documents (RFPs) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Assist with the review of work plans; review of technical reports and outputs; and monitoring/reporting of contractor performance against work plans and schedule. Develop and review technical reports, papers, and presentations. Contribute as required to universities, committees, and task forces to conduct studies and or carry out work programs and to ensure best practices are followed for safety and risk assessment. Attend and/or appear before technical groups, government authorities, the public and other organizations as requested to assist supervisor or others. Participate in NWMO public engagement activities, including seeking community and Indigenous Knowledge input to the safety assessment. Keep abreast of developments in safety assessment research through technical publications, contacts with internal and external experts in the field, and conference papers and presentations. Ensure employee health and safety activities meet or exceed the health, safety and environment requirements as outlined in NWMO policies, procedures, and standards by supporting a strong safety culture. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Please note: This position is part of a promotion in place (PIP). Applicants with more experience/ qualifications may be considered for a position at a higher rate. rate
A 4-year university degree in a relevant engineering, physics, or environmental science discipline. Requires over 2 years and up to and including 4 years' experience in one or more of the following areas:- Developing conceptual models for physical processes
- Application of large computer models
- Safety or risk analysis
- Criticality safety analysis
- Environmental impact assessments
- Waste characterization
Broad knowledge in several engineering and science disciplines relevant to repository safety assessment or waste characterization, such as radiation dose, contaminant transport, chemistry, environmental assessment, numerical modelling, hazard identification, radiochemical analysis. Requires knowledge of regulatory criteria relevant to environmental and human impacts. Must be able to effectively apply theoretical and practical technical knowledge and sound analytical thinking to solve problems. Experience working with safety assessment modelling tools, such as IMPACT, ADDAM, AERMOD, MCNP, MicroShield, or MicroSkyshine would be an asset. Experience working under a quality assurance-based management system would be an asset. Experience integrating large technical documents would be an asset.Other Requirements/Abilities:
Highly motivated individual dedicated to excellence. Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and interact with external contractors. Strong organizational skills with the capability to prioritize work to meet established deadlines. Self-directed learner who displays initiative, problem recognition, synthesis, and problem-solving ability. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications and procedures, governmental regulation, policies and procedures and technical reports. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form and have excellent professional presentation skills to present information and respond to questions from public officials, contractors, the public and other stakeholders. This position may require some travel.-
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization Full timeResponsibilities Under direction of the supervisor or designated staff: Provide technical analysis, advice, and support in developing biophysical aspects of risk and safety assessments, for the protection of the environment and people from radiological and non-radiological hazards. Provide technical analysis and advice to support the development...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class...
-
Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Scientist/Engineer/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Scientist/Engineer/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Process Engineer/Scientist
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada JobContax Full timeAre you a Process Engineer / Scientist with 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build teams and operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external?This is a contract role based in Dub Laoghaire, Dublin. If you have the relevant experience, please forward your CV to for...
-
Consulting Associate, Mine Closure Planning
1 month ago
Toronto, Canada ERM Full timeERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Consultant, LPMR/ Mine Closure Planning to join our Mining team at one of our offices in Sudbury, Saskatoon or Calgary . Working under the direction of project managers and partners, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of mine closure related projects. You may also have the...
-
Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization Full timeResponsibilities Provide technical expertise, guidance and input on the implications of the latest environmental developments as they relate to design, construction, engineering, mining and facility operations. Develop solutions to environment-related problems in support of facility or operations, maintenance, design or construction, proposing...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
1 month ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
1 month ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
1 month ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Sr. Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
4 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Full timeThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s used nuclear fuel inside a deep geological repository, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come. Founded in 2002, the NWMO has been guided for 20 years by a dedicated team of...
-
Senior Engineer/Scientist/Tech Officer
4 days ago
Toronto, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full timeOPG is a Top 100 GTA and Top Diversity Employer 2023! Status: Regular Full Time Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment Education Level: bachelor’s degree in engineering or Applied Science (Mechanical / Civil Eng Discipline) Location: Toronto, ONShifts(s): Days, shifts required during special periodsTravel: Yes – 10% as required Deadline to...
-
Consulting Associate, Mine Closure Planning
2 weeks ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full timeConsulting Associate, Mine Closure Planning (Entry Level) page is loaded Consulting Associate, Mine Closure Planning (Entry Level) Apply locations Sudbury, Canada Saskatoon, Canada Calgary, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Consultant, LPMR/ Mine Closure Planning to join...
-
Managing Consultant, Mine Closure Planning
1 month ago
Toronto, Canada ERM Full timeERM is seeking a motivated Managing Environmental Consultant, Mine Closure to join our Mine Closure team at one of our offices across Canada . As a member of the Mine Closure team, you will act as a mine closure specialist for projects based primarily in Canada. Work will encompass all stages of the mine life cycle, including preparation of...
-
Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nuclear Waste Management Organization Full timeResponsibilitiesProvide technical expertise, guidance, and input on the implications of the latest environmental developments as they relate to design, construction, engineering, mining, and facility operations.Develop solutions to environment-related problems in support of facility or operations, maintenance, design or construction, proposing directions,...
