Senior Radiation Protection & Industrial Hygiene Technician
(McClean Lake) - 18 Month Term
Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy!
In this position, you’ll help protect the health and safety of every worker by supporting both Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Protection programs. You’ll take part in monitoring and prevention activities, develop safety initiatives, and mentor others. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact each day while upholding Orano’s values of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities include:
Industrial Hygiene:
- Work closely with the site Industrial Hygienist, participate in developing and deploying the Industrial Hygiene Program and tools such as Air Sampling Campaigns, Hearing Conservation Program, and the Respiratory Protection Program, etc.
- Perform industrial hygiene risk assessments (quantitative/qualitative)
- Participate in the development of sampling strategies and annual planning for exposure monitoring
- Conduct sampling campaigns including field planning and material preparation, report preparation, and presentation of results
- Participate in training related to Industrial Hygiene
Radiation Protection:
- Carry out all measurements prescribed in procedures and work instructions
- Record data collected as prescribed and input into appropriate records and databases ensuring the integrity/validity of information
- Carry out point and personnel monitoring and develop required records
- Perform and coordinate calibration and maintenance of measuring devices and systems
- Train/mentor all employees as required
- Liaise with supervisors and workers in all 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
- Establish and maintain procedures, work instructions and forms
- Teach Advanced Radiation Protection courses and prepare/attend safety huddles
- Draft internal/ regulatory reports
- Plan daily schedules to accomplish the prescribed monitoring program
- Respond to situations where it may be necessary to investigate, eliminate and/or control unacceptable radiation exposure situations to personnel or damage to the environment
- Promote and support Operational Excellence and OE Culture
- Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures
- Promote and adhere to Orano’s Values: Safety and Security, Team Spirit and Cohesion, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Ethics, Transparency and Dialogue, Respect and People Development
Skills and Qualifications for the position include:
- Certification or active pursuit of the following certification is required:
- Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Significant experience, certification and/or active pursuit of technical knowledge in Industrial Hygiene and Radiation Protection
- Demonstrated ability to teach and speak publicly to workers and leaders
- Excellent computer skills in spreadsheets, data management systems
- Technical reading and writing skills are required
- Proficiency using SAP, SharePoint, Microsoft Office
- Leadership Training and ability to supervise technical staff
- Familiarity with the operation of agencies such as CNSC, Sask Labour, etc.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Wear and work in personal protective equipment
- Able to work independently and, where necessary, take charge of situations
- Open, honest and transparent communications
- Participate in activities and meetings etc. in a positive and engaged manner
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Receive feedback and strive for continuous improvement and understanding
Work Location & Schedule:
- McClean Lake
- 14 day in/ 14 day out rotating schedule
- Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours may be required
- Able to wear passive, powered, and self-contained respiratory protective equipment, pass the associated fit tests
Benefits and advantages of working with us:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A welcoming environment and great co-workers
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
- Many indoor recreational activities some of which include: full size gymnasium, racquetball court and fitness facilities, billiards, art room, band room, and ongoing scheduled recreational activities such as bingo, basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, fitness classes, archery, pickle ball, art and pottery classes, etc.
- Outdoor recreational activities (weather permitting) some of which include: fishing, canoeing, paddleboards, bicycles, tennis courts, snow shoeing, etc.
Salary Range:
$91,800-$108,000
Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Wednesdays
Pick-Up Points: Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows and the designated communities in the Athabasca region of Uranium City, Stony Rapids, Fond du Lac, and Wollaston.
As a condition of employment the successful candidate must complete Orano’s pre-employment checks including education verification and employment reference checks.
Drug (including marijuana) and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all Safety Sensitive positions. Applicants who have recently used marijuana recreationally may not pass a substance test as marijuana can remain in the user’s system for as many as 30 days after use.
Orano is an equal opportunity employer. We value the knowledge, experience and cultures of all individuals and are committed to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates from these designated groups, including those with disabilities, to apply for our career opportunities. We are dedicated to creating an accessible workplace for everyone.
Apply online at www.orano.group/jobs/en by June 16, 2026.
Job #: 026-126-M
