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Apply By: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Senior Radiation Technologist

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Job ID:

235972

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Division:

Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division - Radiation Protection Services

City:

Mississauga

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

16057 - Technologist 4, Chemical Lab

Salary:

$1,458.98 - $1,732.11 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Protecting Ontario through science and precision.

As a Senior Radiation Technologist, your work helps safeguard Ontario's environment and communities by ensuring accurate radiochemical analysis in support of nuclear safety and emergency response. Your expertise directly contributes to public health, environmental protection, and the province's readiness for critical events.

About the job

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In this role you will:

Conduct highly complex radiochemical analysis, routine analysis, and/or specialty analysis/testing involved in the preparation and analysis of environmental samples in a variety of sample media in support of the Ontario Reactor Surveillance Program, the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan and during emergencies. Implement new/improved methods for the preparation, analysis and/or reporting of samples analysis for a variety of parameters. Lead the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data including performing sample preparation, sample analysis and reporting.

What We Do

The Ministry of Labour, Training, Immigration and Skills Development (MLITSD), Radiation Protection Services conducts radiological monitoring of the environment to measure routine, unplanned, unannounced and emergency emissions from nuclear plants and to assess their potential impact on the public. Samples of drinking water, air, milk, foodstuff, and water are collected and measured routinely in the environs of nuclear stations in Ontario and those bordering the province.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
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Technical Knowledge:

You have knowledge of chemistry, radiochemistry, algebra, calculus and statistics to perform tests, set up and operate equipment, analyze samples and ensure quality results. You have knowledge of laboratory testing standards relevant to the area of laboratory responsibility. You have knowledge of laboratory quality control systems and procedures. You have knowledge of quality control and assurance principles and systems. You have knowledge of sampling methods and preservation procedures.
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Analytical Skills:

You have analytical and evaluative skills to assess laboratory testing results and resolve issues. You have research and analysis skills to interpret complex results, conduct investigations and apply appropriate statistical analysis techniques. You can ensure testing is carried out in accordance with governing specifications, policies and consistency.
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Communication Skills:

You have oral communication skills to instruct and guide staff, provide training and technical direction. You have written communication skills to record data and test findings. You can communicate technical information to individuals who may not have the same level expertise.
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Leadership, Project Management and Organizational Skills:

You can provide advice and guidance to staff. You have project management skills to ensure projects are successfully completed on time. You have organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks running simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.



We offer:

a defined benefit pension plan maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents comprehensive health plan life and disability insurance flexible work arrangements collegial and professional work culture career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 6295 Northam Dr, Mississauga, Central Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Science

Posted on:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together