Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open: April 18, 2026

Deadline: April 24, 2026

Non-Union

Department Name

LHSC Radiation Safety Program

The Radiation Safety Officer will develop, implement and maintain authority and accountability for the Radiation Safety program at LHSC, SJHC and Associated Facilities in accordance with all Federal and Provincial Acts and Regulations. This program would include the safety program for Nuclear medicine, Radiology, Research and other clinical areas in the organization where radiation sources and X ray equipment is used. The Radiation Safety Officer will also ensure compliance with the radiation safety policies for non-interrupted patient care, patient treatment and research to avoid license suspensions.

Temporary Full-Time

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (guarantee of hours)

Duration: up to 12 months

Rate of pay: $54.93 per hour - $68.67 per hour

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in science or related field
• Radiation Safety Officer Certificate preferred
• Member of Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) preferred
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred
• X-ray Safety Officer Certificate preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of recent relevant experience required
• Five (5) years of recent relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing and interpreting complex regulatory documents
• Expert knowledge of applicable legislation and acts (including Nuclear and Control Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, HARP Act)
• Expert knowledge of Health Physics and Radiation Safety, nuclear physics principles, radiation detection instrumentation, dosimetry, effects of ionizing radiation
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple and competing priorities
• Highly developed critical thinking skills with ability to conceptualize and develop solutions
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills including various databases
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every re