Radiation Protection Technician

Regular/Permanent
Canada / Saskatchewan

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Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!

As a key player of the Radiation Protection team, you’ll be responsible for measuring, recording, and inputting crucial data and maintaining and calibrating equipment and you’ll offer advice on radiation and safety protocols. If this sounds like a career path for you, we invite you to apply!

Responsibilities include:

· Carry out measurements prescribed in procedures and work instructions

· Record data collected as arranged

· Input data to appropriate databases or other records

· Carry out prescribed area, point and personnel monitoring, and develop required records

· Perform (or arrange for the performance of) calibration and maintenance of measuring devices and systems as prescribed

· Train/mentor employees as required by company programs

· Liaise with supervisors and workers in departments to ensure that actions in response to operational conditions are carried out as required

· Provide assistance and advice to employees on radiation and radiation protection related matters

· Comply with the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures, which apply to their work

· Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture

· Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Our Full-Time Benefits

A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
A welcoming environment and great coworkers
A competitive salary and benefits package

Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Ideal qualifications

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

· Technical school graduate in a related area (preferably with a Radiation Protection or Environmental Studies option) or equivalent qualifications and experience, or 1 to 5 years’ experience in a field related to environmental or workplace monitoring, preferably in the uranium mining industry

· Strong aptitude in mathematics, physics, and computers (i.e. databases)

· Technical and/or report writing skills are an asset

· Ensures accuracy of information gathered and attention to detail

· Required to work independently and respond to findings in an appropriate manner

· Required to have a sound knowledge of the company’s operations and of the requirements imposed by legislation and the various permits and licenses

· Enjoys working in a team environment

· Preference will be given to qualified Residents of Saskatchewan North (RSN)

Work Location & Schedule:

· McClean Lake Mine site

· 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule

· Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours is frequently required

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.

Radiation Protection Technician

Ref: 2025-20739

Regular/Permanent

S0J 3C0

Apply Before 7/8/2025

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Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.