Summer Student, Radiation Protection

*Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin 

Orano Canada is a leading producer of uranium in Canada, working to power the future with clean energy! Our McClean Lake mill is the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution. If you’re excited about the opportunity to work at a northern mine site, we encourage you to apply! 

Responsibilities include: 

·       Carry out all measurements prescribed in procedures and work instructions 

·       Record data collected as prescribed 

·       Input data into appropriate databases or other records 

·       Wash and assemble radiation protection equipment (Respirators, Motor units, etc.) 

·       Carry out all 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 

·       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 

·       Understand the three basic principles of the environmental policy – comply with legislation, protect the environment and continually improve 

·       Understand, and work to minimize, the impact of their work on the environment 

·       Follow Procedure 715, Spill Response, by reporting any spill discovered to their Supervisor 

·       Follow Procedure 712, Waste Management, by segregating wastes appropriately 

·       Support the Environment Group in the designation of radioactive materials for the waste management program 

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

·       Apply the Internal Responsibility System (Procedure 791) which includes the Pathway to Safety program 

·       Immediately report any unsafe conditions or work practices to their supervisor 

Work Location & Schedule: 

·       McClean Lake site 

·       14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule 

·       Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside or normal working hours may be required 

Fly Day- This position will fly in and fly out on Fridays 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.

Skills and Qualifications for the position include:

·       Must be a resident of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan’s north (RSN)

·       University/Technical school attendee/graduate with experience in a field relating to radiation protection, health and safety, environmental protection, mathematics, physics, industrial hygiene monitoring or the uranium mining industry

·       Preference will be given to individuals displaying strong abilities in mathematics, physics and computers (i.e. databases)

·       Technical and/or report writing abilities an asset