Radiation Safety Officer

Reporting to the Rook I HSE Manager, the Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for implementing the Rook I Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Radiation Protection (RP) programs.

Central to this role will be fostering a strong safety culture while providing subject matter expertise, program monitoring, and data management. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is focused on the advancement of the Rook I Project (Project) as it transitions to the next stage of development.

• Implement IH and RP policies and procedures in a manner reflective of NexGen’s vision and values and in accordance with the Project’s regulatory obligations.
• Provide subject matter expert support related to IH and RP.
• Perform IH and RP area monitoring and manage associated records.
• Manage worker dosimetry program.
• Design contamination surveys and perform contamination measurements.
• Perform and manage the calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide RP training and general orientations as required.
• Provide respirator training and fit testing.
• Contribute to risk assessments as related to IH and RP hazards and controls.
• Provide necessary internal and external reporting related to IH and RP performance.
• Participate in internal audit activities as required to support the Project.
• Assist in the incident management process, participate in incident investigations and corrective action activities as assigned.
• Drive continual improvement efforts affecting the IH and RP programs.
• Support employee and contractor engagement and hazard communication activities through occupational health committees and other means as required.
• Participate and contribute to engagement with Indigenous groups, local communities, and regulators to support health, IH, RP, and emergency preparedness and response processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Degree or diploma in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Substantial RP operational experience. Experience at a uranium mining and milling project is considered an asset.
• Detailed knowledge of key concepts, theories, and practices related to effective anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of IH and RP related hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide coordination across multiple disciplines.
• Strong digital literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software.
• Strong aptitude in mathematics, physics, and statistics.

Communication

• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers technical information (oral and written) in a timely, well organized, clear, and professional manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages, and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.
• Thorough and detail oriented

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.