Technical Officer, Optics - Boucherville, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Boucherville, Canada

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Description

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.

A typical day involves working in the lab to prepare experiments (design, assembly, modification, installation, launch) using a wide range of equipment (optical, optoelectronic, mechanical, vacuum or pressurized) and doing measurements and tests.

It may also involve taking part in training sessions, team/project meetings, and health and safety activities, as well as helping with prototyping, documenting experiments and doing general maintenance of lab equipment, and taking on various support roles, such as purchasing supplies/equipment.

You will also have the opportunity to work on major—potentially international—optical and sensor technology development projects

See examples below:

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You will also have the opportunity to interact with a variety of NRC teams with diverse expertise, as well as with numerous external partners.

Screening Criteria:

Education:

College diploma in physical technology or other discipline related to this position.

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

Experience:

Laboratory experience in optics, including experience building, aligning and testing optical assemblies, as well as maintaining components and instruments.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying and operating vacuum, pressurized and mechanical systems.
Experience designing and producing technical drawings and mechanical assemblies.
Experience in automation and instrument control.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status

Language Requirements:

French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Indepth knowledge of optics, including how to assemble, align and operate optical systems.
Strong LabView programming skills.
Knowledge of computerassisted mechanical drafting (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and mechanical systems assembly.
Knowledge of how to assemble and operate vacuum and pressurized laboratory systems.
Knowledge of digital and analog circuits.

Behavioural Competencies:

Research Technician/Technologist

Teamwork (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Client focus (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Communication (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Results orientation (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s):

Relocation:

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

Compensation:

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

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

Notes:

A prequalified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

Telephone:

Closing Date:18 July, :59 Eastern Time