Nuvia Canada providing radiation protection services for Bruce Power's MCR project

Nuvia Canada will supply qualified radiation protection technicians through the first phase of Bruce Power's Major Component Replacement (MCR) project, until 2024.

A press release, issued Monday by Nuvia, states that these technicians are essential to ensure safe operation, providing radiation protection assistance for workers, and monitoring of radiation levels, as well as providing direct technical support.

The MCR project forms part of a greater Life-Extension program, supporting the agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator and Bruce Power to secure 6,400 megawatts of electricity from the nuclear site and allowing the safe operation of Bruce Power’s units until 2064.

As the largest independent provider of radiation protection services in Canada, Nuvia will be able to utilize its international experience to fully support the MCR objectives, providing personnel to meet the exacting standards of Bruce Power and drawing on more than 3,000 international nuclear professionals from across the international Nuvia Group.

Significantly, Nuvia’s approach to social impact mirrors that of Bruce Power and Bruce County Nuclear Economic Development and Innovation Initiative. One of Nuvia’s primary areas of focus under this contract is the recruitment and training of local personnel, supporting economic growth, and developing a flexible workforce for the nuclear industry within the region.

Nuvia has more than 40 years’ experience in the training and development of radiation protection technicians. From its new Tiverton office and training facility, Nuvia will invest in the latest technology for the development and implementation of training programs. This multi-channel approach will re-qualify union hiring hall members as well as training local people with no previous radiation protection experience.

“The commitment from Nuvia to become part of the local community and invest in our local economy is greatly appreciated,” said Mike Rencheck, president and chief executive officer of Bruce Power. “Our Life-Extension Program is creating and sustaining 22,000 highly-skilled jobs across Ontario annually, including here in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, while delivering 30 per cent of Ontario’s electricity at 30-per-cent less than the average cost to generate residential power. We do more and cost less.”

“This is a significant development for Nuvia Canada, enabling our organization to invest in Bruce County and grow in support of Bruce Power,” said Keith Collett, president and chairman of Nuvia Canada and deputy chief executive of the Nuvia Group.

“Working closely with Bruce Power to deliver its aims in economic development alongside the successful delivery of the MCR program, is central to Nuvia’s success. We are looking forward to forging continued links with the local community and becoming an integral partner to the people of Bruce County.”

Nuvia Canada was incorporated in 2012 and forms part of the Nuvia Group, an international nuclear engineering, project management and services contractor.

The Nuvia Group brings together a unique array of expertise, services and technology in support of the safe performance of nuclear facilities. For large, complex nuclear challenges, Nuvia offers a vertically-integrated approach from design to construction and on-site implementation.

Nuvia is the nuclear division of Soletanche Freyssinet, a world leader in specialized civil and geotechnical engineering, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of VINCI, the world’s largest integrated concessions and construction group.

Employing about 3,000 staff, the Nuvia Group turns over more than 358-million pounds per annum.