Radiation Safety Specialist

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital 
Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging Radiation Safety Services
Reports to: Manager Radiation Safety Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days evenings and weekends as required
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: January 4 2026

• Assist the Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) in ensuring compliance with the radiation safety program at the UHN in accordance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations provincial x-ray safety regulations and UHN radiation safety polices
• Preparing technical reports regarding radiation safety including but not limited to shielding reports dose reconstruction and assessment from unplanned events and hazards/environmental assessments related to radioactive material and radiation emitting devices
• Assisting the RSO with investigating and reporting as well as with initial assistance to radiation safety needs and initial response to emergencies
• Assists in the development delivery and evaluation of radiation safety courses guidelines and documents specific to UHN employees and other interested parties as required
• Provides operational supports to programs related to work approvals/permit activities radioactive material orders and deliveries inventory controls leak testing instrument calibrations dosimetry assignments and exposure reviews internal audits and inspections and waste management
• Works with the Radiation Safety Officers and Radiation Safety Staff to prepare annual reports and license applications as required by regulatory bodies
• Promotes and advocates the radiation safety culture throughout UHN to ensure compliance with regulations and internationally accepted QA guidelines and the safe implementation of new technologies/techniques
• Assisting in the management of a comprehensive electronic database of radiation safety related activities and items;
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

• At a minimum Bachelor of Science in a relevant scientific discipline (i.e. Health & Radiation Physics Medical Physics Radiation Biology) from a recognized institution or recognized equivalent program in a relevant imaging discipline (i.e. Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy)
• Minimum two (2) years of recent related professional operational radiation safety experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Previous experience as a NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker) or x-ray work an asset
• Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy related education an asset.
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and regulations Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts and its regulations
• Experience working in healthcare and a teaching hospital environment an asset
• Experience with teaching and training of staff preferred
• Ability to pay critical attention to detail to facilitate accuracy and completeness in the work process required
• Excellent interpersonal report writing and communication skills
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Proficiency with Excel PowerPoint and Word and database applications
• Ontario x-ray safety regulations an asset

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time