Our People
The staff of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada takes great pride in our status as the “best of the best”. Highly skilled and educated, our team of experienced scientists, technicians and business professionals are the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s greatest asset and competitive advantage.
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Team in Toronto
Dr. Fergal Nolan, MA, DPhil (Oxon), President and CEO
Dr. Nolan has been the President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada since 1983. He has been the driving force behind the development of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and its emergence as Canada’s leading provider of education, scientific and technical services in support of radiation safety in the workplace the broader community. Dr. Nolan was instrumental in founding the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s National Laboratories in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Bruce Sylvester, Vice-President, Finance and Administration
Mr. Sylvester is an accomplished accountant and finance executive with over 15 years of senior management experience, including engagements as CFO for both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. In addition to leading the financial operations of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, Mr, Sylvester is spearheading the organization’s administrative and operational transformation. Mr. Sylvester joined the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada in July 2008.
Mike Haynes, Vice President, Scientific Affairs
Mr. Haynes has over 30 years experience in the nuclear power industry in health physics and radioactive waste management at Ontario Power Generation and the former Ontario Hydro. As Scientific Director, he is responsible for providing direction to the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s scientific staff including education programs, radiation surveys and national laboratory operations. Mr. Haynes is a past President of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association.
George Polak, Manager, Marketing & Communications
Mr. Polak is a highly experienced marketing, communications, and sales leadership professional and is responsible for leading all marketing and communications activities that further the public’s awareness of the diverse services provided by the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada with respect to radiation and radiation safety.
Natalia Mozayani, Program Manager
Ms. Mozayani manages all of the Radiation Safety Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s projects and client relations.
Tara Hargreaves, Scientist and Training Coordinator
Ms. Hargreaves develops and administer the training programs of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and participates in various scientific activities at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.
Alex Wolf, Scientist and Training Coordinator
Mr. Wolf develops and administers the training programs of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and participates in various scientific activities at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.
Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist
Ms. Cohalan participates in the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s training programs, and in various other scientific activities at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.
Maria Costa, Administrative/Communications Assistant
Ms. Costa maintains the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s databases and takes care of administrative duties at the National Education Centre.
Earl Rudolfo, Accountant
Mr. Rudolfo is the accountant for the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada.
The Radiation Safety Institute Team in Saskatoon
Brent Preston, Manager and Scientist
Mr. Preston provides scientific oversight for operations at the National Laboratories including radiation protection, radiation measurement and the Personal Alpha Dosimetry service.
Kaley Lowe , Laboratory Technologist
Ms. Lowe performs laboratory services including the preparation and processing for the Personal Alpha Dosimetry and Instrument calibration services.
Jolene Miner, Coordinator Radon Testing and Administrative Services
Ms. Miner is responsible for all radon testing and administrative services duties at the National Laboratories.
Brandi Klassen, Laboratory Assistant
Ms. Klassen assists in laboratory services.
Jason Sadowski, Radiation Scientist
Mr. Sadowski participates in various scientific activities at National Laboratories including radiation protection, radiation measurement and the Personal Alpha Dosimetry service.
Seung Bang, Laboratory Assistant
Mr. Bang performs a variety of important lab related activities in our National Laboratory in Saskatoon, SK
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IAEA Mission to Assess Nuclear Safety in Japan
A January 17, 2012 report on the IAEA Web site states that an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Complementary Safety Assessment Review Mission will conduct a visit to Japan next week to assist the nation’s development of a comprehensive assessment of the safety of existing nuclear power plants.
Arranged at the request of the Japanese government, the 10-member team will consist of IAEA nuclear experts and international specialists who will hold meetings with Japanese officials in Tokyo and conduct a site visit to the Ohi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture.
Fukushima Nuclear Site Finally Stabilized
A December 16, 2011 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has welcomed the announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the “cold shutdown condition” of the Fukushima nuclear site. According to Prime Minister Noda, the site is in a “stable state”, and the release of radioactive materials is “under control”.
Radiation Safety in The Workplace Podcast, Part II
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just released Part II of a special two-part mini-series Podcast on radiation in the workplace. In this episode, our Radiation Scientist Claire Cohalan, focuses on safety and how workers can protect themselves from radiation in the workplace.
Listen, in English, and in French.
Free Online Course on Radiation Safety!
Visit our new Online Learning Course, under the “Your Resources” tab, to take a short, free online course about radiation and radiation safety. The course was designed to educate both workers and members of the public about the nature of radiation and radioactivity. We hope you like it and that you’ll give us your feedback!
Radiation Safety in The Workplace Podcast, Part 1
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just released Part I of a special two-part mini-series Podcast on radiation in the workplace. In this episode, our Radiation Scientist Claire Cohalan, answers questions on the nature of radiation, where can it be found, and what the potential health effects to workers are. Listen, in English, and in French. Stay tuned! The second part of this podcast will be released next month!
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