About this role
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Imaging, Radiation Safety Services
Reports to: Manager, Radiation Safety Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.32 - $50.40 per hour
Shifts: Days, evenings, and weekends, as required
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: October 25, 2026
Position Summary
The Radiation Safety Specialist designated to provide a number of radiation related services within the University Health Network, Sinai Health Systems and Women’s College Hospital (and affiliated locations). Our priority is to ensure patient and worker safety in the presence of x-ray equipment and ionizing x-ray radiation, working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act.
Duties
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 policesPreparing 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 devicesAssisting the RSO with investigating and reporting, as well as with initial assistance to radiation safety needs and initial response to emergenciesAssists in the development, delivery and evaluation of radiation safety courses, guidelines and documents specific to UHN employees and other interested parties as requiredProvides 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 managementWorks with the Radiation Safety Officers and Radiation Safety Staff to prepare annual reports and license applications, as required by regulatory bodiesPromotes 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/techniquesAssisting in the management of a comprehensive electronic database of radiation safety related activities and itemsWorks in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner 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 experienceKnowledge of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts and its regulationsExperience with teaching and training of staff, preferredAbility to pay critical attention to detail to facilitate accuracy and completeness in the work processExcellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skillsExcellent problem recognition and problem-solving skillsEffective organizational, time management and prioritization skillsDemonstrated commitment to continuing educationProficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applicationsExperience working in healthcare and a teaching hospital environment, an assetPrevious experience as a NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker) or x-ray work, an assetNuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy related education, an assetOntario x-ray safety regulations, an asset 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 packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA flexible work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional 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 UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.