Req ID: 26661
Status: Student - Contract - 4 months
Education Level: College, minimum 1st year completed
Location(s): Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Shift work (Rotating - Days/Nights)
Travel: Yes - 10%
Deadline to Apply: February 14th, 2021
JOB OVERVIEW
OPG is excited to offer several student opportunities in our Radiation Protection Department in Pickering, Ontario. This is a four (4) month student placement commencing in August, 2021.
All students applying for student positions at OPG must meet the below eligibility:
- Enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution.
- Have a minimum average of 70% cumulative GPA.
- Returning to full-time studies in the same program following the completion of the work term OR requiring the work term or co-op placement to graduate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist in supporting the execution of radiological work
- Support the implementation of Radiation Protection program at site
- Assist Radiation Protection Field Staff and Health Physicists with data collection and analysis
- Prepare and process dosimetry for the execution of radiological work
- Apply shielding to reduce radiological hazards
- Utilize Radiation Personal Protective Equipment
- Free release of materials from radiological zones
EDUCATION
- Minimum completion of 1st year at a college specializing in Radiation Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to the candidate who has the following skills and qualifications:
- Successfully completed 1st year of a Radiation Safety program.
This job will provide you with the following professional development:
- Working knowledge in order to perform Radiation Protection Technician duties. Successful candidates will be Yellow Badge qualified upon completion of the co-op term.
- Technical understanding of how CANDU stations work.
- Experience in implementing the Radiation Protection Technical skillset in an operating nuclear generating station.
- Enhanced teamwork and communication skills.
- Improved time management skills.
Read the full posting.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com