Job Description

CancerCare Manitoba, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. We invite applications for the position of:

Radiation Protection Officer - Repost
Radiation Protection \xe2\x80\x93 Medical Physics Department - MacCharles
Permanent Full-time (1.0 EFT)
Competition #: 259-22-7156541

Job Summary:

Our experienced team is committed to providing a comprehensive radiation protection services and possesses the mandate of a regulatory role in the Province. We deliver a wide range of radiation protection services encompassing ionizing and non-ionizing areas including radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, radionuclide areas, industry and research and development activities and also present teaching and training programs.

Reporting to the Head of Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics Medical Physics Department, the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) will primarily contribute to the Health Physics support that CCMB provides to MB Health. The RPO will work with radioactive materials across healthcare and industry providing radiation safety and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) compliance support. The RPO will work with ionizing radiation detection equipment and is expected to be familiar with contamination monitors and occupational and patient dosemeters.

There is also the opportunity to contribute to the work if the X-ray compliance team. The incumbent will follow established radiation safety and PHIA procedures and participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. This position requires a degree of flexibility in the scheduling of work hours and will require the incumbent to work non-conforming shift patterns.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Graduate of an approved Radiological Technology Program (Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy or Radiography) or university degree majoring in Physics or other directly related discipline as determined by CancerCare Manitoba
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in radiation protection, exercising radiation protection principles, and handling radioactive materials (sealed and unsealed sources)
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and internet use
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as pushing and pulling of carts
• Ability to travel to other facilities up to 30% of the time
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver\'s license
• Must have a satisfactory employment record
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

Will be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, customer service and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English comprehension with both written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to stressful work situations

Preferred:

• University degree majoring in Physics
• Nuclear Medical Technology Certificate
• Knowledge of Radon

Asset:

• Familiar with CCMB protocols for handling radioactive materials
• Experience working or volunteering in a healthcare environment
• Ability to speak French

Note: The employer reserves the right to under fill the position. The MAHCP Vacancy/Selection/Transfer process will be applied for the recruitment and selection process. A minimum interview benchmark of 70% must be met

Salary: As per MAHCP Collective Agreement

Please submit a detailed cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements for this position.

Closing Date: March 2, 2023

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority