Senior Health Physics Technician
One (1) Regular position
Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21708-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations. We are actively looking for a new member to join our Health Physics department.

As part of the Health Physics department at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS), you'll be a key member of the team responsible for the technical aspects of the Radiation Protection Program and demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations.

Key functions include:
• Support for the Radiation Protection Program, including process documentation, training, maintenance of performance metrics, regulatory reporting, benchmarking, compliance reporting, developing the technical basis for program elements, characterization of radiological hazards, and guidance on radiation protection instrumentation calibration and implementation.

• Support for dosimetry services, including process documentation, dosimetry equipment and technical basis, training, licensed activities, dose assignments, interpretation of dose records, calculation of internal doses for workers, maintenance of the dosimetry database, and submission of dosimetric results to the National Dose Registry.

• Support for the Radioactive Effluent and Environmental Monitoring Programs, including process documentation, regulatory reporting, instrumentation and support for the Environmental Monitoring Program.

Our ideal teammate will have one of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics from a recognized university and one year of experience in Health Physics
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Chemistry, Radiation Health Sciences, or Chemical Engineering AND three years of experience in Health Physics
• Master of Science degree in Health Physics

In addition to:
• Knowledgeable in radiation protection instrumentation, gamma spectroscopy, and radiation physics
• Experience working in Health Physics at a nuclear power plant is considered an asset
• Experience in audit and inspections in the nuclear field is considered an asset
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work when faced with competing demands
• Proficient in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Due to security requirements at Canadian Nuclear facilities, the successful candidate will require a Site Access Security Clearance which includes verification of background information, references, a Criminal Record Name Check and a Canadian Security Intelligence Service security recommendation.

Conditions of employment include the successful completion of radiation protection training to the advanced (yellow) badge level.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Karen Fortin-Wooding at [email protected].

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, April 26, 2025.

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.