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Job Title:

Corporate Radiation Safety Officer

Posted Date:

5/19/2022

Closing Date:

6/2/2022

Functional Discipline:

Human Resources

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Health Sciences Centre Corporate Radiation Safety Officer (REPOST) (Under Classification Review) Occupational Health and Safety - Workplace Safety Temporary, Full-Time (until July 30, 2023, with possibility of extension) 20019RP1

Hours	70 hours bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary	HL-21 ($68,450 - $88,984 per annum)
Competition Number	2022002310
Posted Date	19 May 2022
Closing Date	2 June 2022

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Corporate Radiation Safety Officer leads the development and implementation of a centralized vision for Radiation Safety within Eastern Health. In this role, the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer will advise and work closely with Site/Program Radiation Safety Officers (RSO), Quality and Safety Committees, Management and Staff to ensure compliance with federal and provincial radiation safety licenses and regulations. The purpose is to foster a safety culture in which the use of ionizing radiation provides clinical and research benefits with minimal risk to the public, staff and environment.

The Corporate Radiation Safety Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and overseeing a corporate radiation safety program; confirming license applicant authority and financial guarantees are in place and maintained; ensuring the program aligns with Eastern Health's Occupational Health & Safety Management system as part of the Workplace Health and Safety department; acting as a signing authority and primary contact person for federal and provincial licensing/regulatory authorities; managing a radiation safety program through routine administration, audits and enforcement; managing staff and public questions regarding radiation safety issues; and ensuring communication strategies and reporting processes between Eastern Health facilities and federal/provincial regulatory authorities are in place and performing other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Education
Baccalaureate degree in Science or Engineering (or recognized equivalent as determined by the employer) is required.
Master's Degree is preferred.
Current and Continuing certification by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, Canadian Radiation Protection Association, or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine is required.
Documented training specific to radiation safety is required.

Experience
Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment is required.
Experience managing and leading teams of staff and initiatives in a complex environment.
Experience in designing and implementing adult learning programs.
Experience in developing and interpreting complex regulatory documents.
Experience working in a multi-site environment and with senior levels of organizations, governments, professional associations.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Expert knowledge of applicable legislation and Acts (including Nuclear Safety and Control Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, NL Occupation Health and Safety Act, NL Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, NL Radiation Health and Safety Act, NL Radiation Health and Safety Legislation, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations, Health Canada Radiation Emitting Devices Act).
Knowledge of project management systems and practices.
Knowledge in quality improvement, change management and evidenced based practice.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration, shared direction and manage a team of highly skilled professionals.
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and with all partners.
Demonstrated strong oral, written and presentation skills.
Demonstrated strong facilitation, consensus-building, negotiation and conflict management skills.
Demonstrated highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and develop solutions.
Demonstrated ability to manage, facilitate and coach on quality improvement and change initiatives

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a reposted position. Those who have already applied, need not re-apply.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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