Senior Nuclear Technical Expert

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Nuclear Technical Expert to join our Radiation Risk Management Practice. We are looking to grow our team of skilled project managers, engineers, scientists, and technical specialists within our Canadian Resilience group. You will be supporting in the technical leadership and mentorship as well as supporting the growth of the radiation protection, environmental radiation, science, and engineering practice. You will play a key technical leadership role in advancing radiological science and practical applications and innovation across a wide variety of projects in the nuclear fuel cycle, from mining through waste management and new reactors. You will also be instrumental in delivering projects to key Arcadis’ clients, throughout Canada and also play a key role in supporting the expansion of our business to key and emerging clients.

You will be part of a team of professionals working on a variety of different projects within the Radiation Risk Management Group among them,

• Strategic and technical advisory, regulatory licensing and compliance, and hazard, risk and safety assessments, including radiological and chemical assessments.
• Radiation shielding assessments, impact assessments including Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (HHERA), public and Indigenous communications, radiological monitoring and survey plans, and Radiation Protection Program management and oversight.

Our team also services and supports innovation for managing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in mining, and industry.

Role accountabilities:

The successful candidate will hold technical responsibility for projects and programs (especially high-risk ones) within the Radiation Risk Management Group, providing both technical direction/advice and support, while collaborating with other technical staff to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction. They will be expected to build relationships with high-value clients to identify and realize business opportunities and to ensure that client expectations and Arcadis’ commercial objectives are met or exceeded. They will also be expected to provide input into the strategy of the bidding process and into specific technical aspects of individual bids to support the production of high-quality winning bids.

The successful candidate will also be expected to keep up to date with developments in the industry sector and with technical and legislative developments and seek out opportunities to develop a strong professional profile (e.g., conference presentations, publications and participation on technical committees) and as well as to contribute to the development of other staff through mentoring and coaching.

Key accountabilities include:

• Collaborate with internal and external engineers, scientists, designers, consultants, and managers to align strategic objectives and progress.
• Apply understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements across a variety of jurisdictions.
• Provide the highest quality of service to clients through exceptional technical and managerial skills in the design, construction, and operations of radiation-related facilities and infrastructure.
• Take responsibility for financial and project management controls that enable monitoring, modification, and forecasting as appropriate.
• Manage the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for projects.

Drive timely service delivery, including technical and commercial outcomes, and undertake reviews to ensure delivery is above client expectations.

Qualifications & Experience:

The successful candidate will have 15+ years of experience in the nuclear fuel cycle and radiation risk related planning, design, construction, operation and compliance monitoring. They should also have experience managing and directing staff. Other key qualifications include:

• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science & Engineering, Health Physics, Science, Engineering, or a similar field preferred.
• Experience with industrial and First Nations projects would be an asset.
• Project management experience, with PMP designation considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $163,900 - $196,680. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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