Chemical Technologist - Radiochemistry, General (wet) Chemistry

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Chemical Technologist - Radiochemistry, General (wet) Chemistry

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months

Employment Level: Entry

Location: 800 Kipling Ave., Toronto, ON

Department: Radioactive and Materials Chemistry

Reports to: Supervisor, Radioactive and Materials Chemistry

Hours per week: 40

Number Required: 1

Salary Range: $85,038.15 Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Support and comply with the Kinectrics quality program.
• Act as an authority on the safety of others.
• Perform equipment and instrument calibrations according to established procedures and provide input on efficiencies and improvements.
• Perform sample preparation and procedures related to the radiochemistry group and provide general laboratory support.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Work Instructions and specific Work Instructions when conducting laboratory work or procedures.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis and employ proper laboratory techniques.
• Identify and communicate non-conformances to the Supervisor.
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
• Meet client quality and turnaround-time specifications and ensure samples are analyzed within holding-time requirements.
• Be medically able to complete respirator fit testing.
• Work with radioactive materials and within designated contamination control areas as part of regular duties.
• Adapt to a fast-paced work environment while performing complex analytical procedures accurately and with attention to detail.
• Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 23 kg.
• Keep the work area clean, neat and organized in accordance with good housekeeping procedures.
• Exercise judgment and resourcefulness in resolving technical problems.
• Ensure equipment is maintained properly and perform calibrations, verifications and validations.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Adhere to the Kinectrics Code of Conduct.

What You Need to Succeed

• B.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry or a related/equivalent program.
• Additional training in radiochemistry or radiation safety is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of inorganic separations is considered an asset, with emphasis on separation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with LIMS and SAP is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.
• Proven time-management skills and attention to detail.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.