Decontamination Operator (term up to 12 months)

Job Description

General decontamination work as required, including disinfecting in active area, decontamination of equipment and facilities, handling and packaging of radioactive waste, routine contamination checks; monitoring of protective clothing, and equipment removed from Active Area.

This position is deemed a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW). A Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) is defined by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a person who is required, in the course of the person’s business, or occupation in connection with a nuclear substance or nuclear facility to perform duties in such circumstances that there is a reasonable probability that the person may receive a dose of radiation that is greater than the prescribed limit for the general public (1 mSv per year for the whole body).

Key Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of routine monitoring results;
• Perform daily cleaning, inspection and testing of containers, inserts and overpacks; enter package inspection results on computer program; load and unload waste trailer
• Assist Radiation and Contamination Monitors when needed.
• Be required to perform some or all of the duties of the decontamination helper.

Qualifications

• Normally a Grade 12 Post Secondary School Diploma combined with one year experience as a Decontamination Helper
• Must be able to read and understand technical procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work the required shift(s) and overtime
• Lift and carry up to 10kgs on an occasional basis.
• Good manual dexterity and grip strength
• Push and pull carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis
• Able to wear a respirator potentially for extended periods of time

Training Required: Must complete all required training and certification as a Nuclear Energy Worker

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Attention to detail

About Us

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.

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