Junior Physicist

Job Description

Junior Physicist

Candu Energy Inc. is looking for a Junior Physicist to be a part of our team in the Fuel and Physics department supporting the design of new nuclear power plants and the operation, refurbishment, or waste management and decommissioning of existing CANDU nuclear power plants.

Location Mississauga, ON.

Your role within the team :

• Plan, perform, document, review, and verify technical analyses that includes : the use of radiation transport codes, performing dose calculations, and / orapplication / development of activity transport models.
• Acquire skills through instructor-led courses, on-the-job training, or self-study assignments.
• Present results to internal and / or external stakeholders.
• Collate, assimilate, and summarize results from existing analyses.
• Follow the relevant procedures, guidelines and standards governing the work being performed.
• Develop, adapt, or modify computer codes for specific applications and to solve new problems.
• Attend and participate in meetings at the office, remotely, or at client sites as needed.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer :

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate :

• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of radiation transport, dose calculations, activity transport and / or dispersion models through education or experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, adhere to schedules, and respond to changing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical material effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability foster and maintain working relationships.
• Possess a high degree of initiative, be self-motivated and have a demonstrated commitment to life-long-learning.
• Willing to be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker.

Additional Preferred Qualifications :

• Postgraduate degrees or equivalent qualifications in Physics, Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Chemistry, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CANDU design.
• Ability to program especially in python, MATLAB, C++, or Fortran.
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system.
• Working knowledge of project management practices.
• Experience applying radiation transport codes (e.g. MCNP) and / or performing dose calculations.
• Eligible to obtain license for nuclear software that falls under the US Department of Energy 10 CFR.
• Part 810 radiation physics codes, such as MCNP and SCALE.
• Experience working at a nuclear facility, performing radiation transport and shielding calculations.
• Experience in code development including source control and testing.
• Knowledge of the nuclear regulatory framework in Canada.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.