Technical Officer, Ionizing Radiation Metrology - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

    National Research Council Canada
    National Research Council Canada Ottawa, Canada

    4 weeks ago

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    Your Challenge

    Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

    Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

    We are looking for a Technical Officer, Ionizing Radiation Metrology to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

    The Ionizing Radiation Standards (IRS) group within the Metrology Research Centre disseminates, maintains, and develops standards for ionizing radiation. It also conducts research and development related to the measurement of ionizing radiation, and is well known for its work developing and exploiting Monte Carlo calculational techniques for the simulation of electron and photon transport in materials.

    The successful candidate will work with other members of the IRS scientific staff in responding to client requests for calibration and measurement services. They will also assist with the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and assist with the development and testing of new instrumentation.

    It is anticipated that the successful candidate will become the primary contact and responsible person for certain calibration services offered by IRS.

    Screening Criteria

    Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

    Education

    Technical College Diploma in one of the following disciplines:

  • Physical Science;
  • Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.

    • Asset:

    An equivalent combination of work experience, trade knowledge and training/education may also be considered.

    For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

    Experience

  • Significant experience working in a laboratory environment;
  • Experience with electronic troubleshooting; and
  • Significant experience using standard laboratory equipment.

    • Assets:

  • Experience in a metrology laboratory;
  • Experience with ionizing radiation;
  • Experience with common computer software and/or computer languages.

    • Condition of Employment

  • Reliability Status;
  • Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) Status. Incumbent would receive training to obtain this status; and
  • Work with sources of ionizing radiation is required.

    • Language Requirements

    English

    Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

    Assessment Criteria

    Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

    Technical Competencies

  • Knowledge of safety precautions when working in a laboratory environmentl
  • Knowledge of basic physics and chemistry;
  • Knowledge of the operating principles of various measuring instruments; and
  • Knowledge of basic measurement procedures and statistics.

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 1)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 1)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 1)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 1)
  • Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 1)

    • Competency Profile(s)

    For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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    Compensation

    From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

    NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

    The NRC Advantage

    The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

    We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

    At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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