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How to Become a Radiation Safety Officer (Class II Facilities) in Canada (federal)

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You must be registered with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to work as a radiation safety officer (Class II facilities) in Canada or to use a protected title.

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“No person shall hold the position of radiation safety officer unless the person has been certified by the Commission or a designated officer authorized under paragraph 37(2)(b) of the Act.”

From laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html, checked October 10, 2026.

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  • 3 steps without a listed fee

  1. The applicant must successfully complete a certification examination that is recognized by the Commission.

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    “the person has successfully completed a certification examination that is recognized by the Commission”
    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html

  2. The licensee submits an application that includes the person's name, a record of their education, training and experience, a statement that the person is capable of performing the duties, and the Class II prescribed equipment involved.

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    “An application by a licensee for certification of a person as a radiation safety officer shall include the following information: (a) the name of the person; (b) a record of that person’s education, training and experience; (c) a statement by the licensee that, in their opinion, the person is capable of performing the duties of the position; and (d) the Class II prescribed equipment in respect of which the person may be certified.”
    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html

  3. The Commission or a designated officer certifies the person if they passed a recognized examination, are capable of performing the duties, and certification is consistent with the purpose of the Act.

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    “The Commission, or a designated officer authorized under paragraph 37(2)(b) of the Act, shall certify a person for the position of radiation safety officer if (a) the person has successfully completed a certification examination that is recognized by the Commission; (b) in the opinion of the Commission, or of the designated officer, the person is capable of performing the duties of the position; and (c) in the opinion of the Commission, or of the designated officer, certification is consistent with the purpose of the Act.”
    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html

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  • The radiation safety officer must be certified by the Commission or a designated officer before holding the position.

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    “No person shall hold the position of radiation safety officer unless the person has been certified by the Commission or a designated officer authorized under paragraph 37(2)(b) of the Act.”
    laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html

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“No person shall hold the position of radiation safety officer unless the person has been certified by the Commission or a designated officer authorized under paragraph 37(2)(b) of the Act.”
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html

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Radiation safety officers (Class II facilities) in other provinces and territories

Regulated in 0 of the other 13 jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

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  • Yukon Not confirmed yet
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Pages read on October 10, 2026.

  1. Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2000-205/FullText.html · fetched October 10, 2026
  2. Welcome Package: Applicant Authority, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Licences cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca/eng/nuclear-substances/licensing-nuclear-substances... · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a radiation safety officer (Class II facilities) in Canada?

Yes. A licence or certificate from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is required to work in Canada.

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