Training

When you join OPG as a Radiation Protection Technician, your training will begin immediately. You must be highly trained in Nuclear safety practices and procedures before being able to work in the stations.

Position Overview

Radiation Protection Technicians work 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts and must be prepared to be on duty any hour of the day.

Once you have been employed for a number of temporary contracts, you will be eligible to be recalled on a regular basis and will have the opportunity to apply for other positions within OPG. There are also full-time supervisory positions that need to be filled within the Radiation Safety Department, and Radiation Protection Technicians are encouraged to apply for these jobs.

As part of a team of safety professionals, you will observe work execution and worker practices, and provide coaching as required to ensure compliance with radiation protection procedures. You will provide radiation field support, including routine surveys, monitoring of contaminated tools and equipment, and routine monitoring of radiation instruments and protective equipment.

You will also review radiation hazards, carry out surveys, post hazard signage, apply barriers and ensure documentation is completed. In addition, you will observe work, assess conditions and provide control, guidance and information to workers to minimize radiation exposure and control contamination.

Safety Is A Priority

At OPG, safety is our first priority. Protective equipment and clothing are provided and must be worn as required for each discrete task. Depending on the unit, some of the equipment and clothing can be heavy or feel restrictive (i.e., plastic suits and respirators), but they are designed to ensure your safety by minimizing the risk of exposure to hazardous materials or radiation.

Education Requirements

In order to be considered for the position, it is desirable (but not essential) that you have:

• a related diploma from a community college or polytechnic institute.

Note: It is preferred that you have three or more years of industrial work experience. In particular, we are looking for your history of success in industrial safety and working with radioactive materials, including the monitoring and control of hazards in a petrochemical, mining, laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Realistic Job Preview

Starting a new job can present unique challenges. OPG would like to help make this transition smooth for you. That is why we feel it is important to provide you with a detailed description of what you can expect to experience as a Radiation Protection Technician.

Our Realistic Job Preview gives you detailed information on all aspects of the position, including the positive and potentially negative aspects of the job. The goal of the Realistic Job Preview is to achieve a better fit between you and the position and provide you with realistic expectations. The document is quite long and detailed, however, it is a good investment of your time to read it, as it will better prepare you.

Download our Realistic Job Preview PDF