Kinectrics

Health Physicist

LocationToronto, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:

www.kinectrics.com The Opportunity Position: Health Physicist

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Radioactive Materials & Chemistry (RMC)

Reports to: Radiation Protection Operations Manager

Hours per week: 37.5 Society

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.

Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

Technical Leadership and Operations

Lead and support technical work in radiation protection, including exposure minimization, contamination control, and decontamination and decommissioning strategies.

Provide expert guidance on health physics issues to internal teams and clients, including radiological characterization, shielding, and ALARA planning.
Develop and implement radiation protection programs aligned with CNSC and international regulatory standards.
Oversee and conduct radiological measurements, data analysis, and interpretation to support decision-making.
Lead client projects from planning to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met.
Coordinate teams and resources to deliver on technical objectives and regulatory requirements.
Maintain regular client communication to track progress and address issues.
Prepare project documentation, including plans, updates, and final reports.
Supervise technical staff performing radiological assessments, field work, and implementation.
Support proposal development, budgeting, and resource planning.
Ensure project execution meets client expectations and internal quality standards.
Support the development of training material related to all Radiation Protection and Health Physics concepts, instrumentation, other related topics, and deliver training material/courses as needed.
Support radiological waste characterization, volume reduction, and disposal strategies for all Kinectrics licensed facilities.
Report to Kinectrics Etobicoke (Kipling) as primary work location, with some travel required to Bruce County to support client needs as well as to support Kinectrics RP Operations at additional licensed facilities located in Teeswater and Tiverton as required, typically at a monthly frequency or as otherwise determined to be necessary. Additional travel may be required to alternate client sites on an as needed basis.


Culture and Team Development

Foster a safety-focused and collaborative work culture within the Health Physics team and across project interfaces.
Mentor and coach junior staff and technicians in radiation protection practices, procedures, and field techniques.
Encourage a learning environment where innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement are promoted.
Support team engagement through clear communication, feedback, and alignment with shared goals.


Quality, Safety, and Compliance

Champion radiation safety and regulatory compliance in all work performed, including adherence to CNSC requirements and licensed site procedures.
Develop and maintain documentation and records consistent with ISO 17025, RP Program, and site-specific quality systems.
Conduct audits, field reviews, and assessments to ensure safe and compliant work practices.
Support the preparation of technical reports, safety assessments, and decommissioning plans.


Customer and Business Focus

Act as a key liaison with clients, understanding their technical needs and delivering tailored, high-quality solutions.
Build strong relationships with customer organizations through regular updates, technical discussions, and site visits.
Provide consultative input and recommendations to support licensing, compliance, and strategic planning initiatives.
Identify and support new business opportunities related to radiation protection services, decontamination, and decommissioning.


Operational Excellence and Innovation

Contribute to the continuous improvement of radiation protection procedures, tools, and workflows.
Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and technical innovations in the health physics field.
Participate in external industry associations, conferences, and technical forums to share knowledge and support company visibility.
Drive innovation in the application of radiological assessment methods, modeling tools, and decontamination technologies


What You Need To Succeed

Essential Competencies

Strong foundation in radiation protection principles, radiological hazard assessment, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CNSC, IAEA).

Practical experience in radiation measurement techniques (e.g., gamma spectroscopy, contamination surveys, dose assessments).
Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects from planning through execution, with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.
Experience supporting or overseeing radiological field work at licensed nuclear facilities or during decommissioning projects.
Knowledge of radioactive material handling, transport, and release criteria.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach to service delivery.
Ability to lead or contribute to multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


Desirable (Asset) Experience

Experience with radiological modeling software (e.g., MicroShield, VISIPLAN, RESRAD).
Familiarity with CANDU reactor systems and station chemistry.
Understanding of waste classification, logistics, and volume minimization strategies.
Experience working on international radiation protection or decommissioning projects.
Knowledge of radiation protection instrumentation calibration and QA/QC protocols.


Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Engineering, or a related scientific field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the nuclear industry, with direct involvement in radiation protection projects or programs.
Experience in a CNSC-licensed environment is required.
Certification by the Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA) or hold the Health Physics Certification (CHP) (an asset)
Combined experience working as a designated facility Radiation Safety Officer in addition to experience as a Health Physicist is considered an asset

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way. Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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