Technical Officer, Optical Metrology - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

National Research Council Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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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.

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Optical 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 Technical Officer provides calibration services to clients and technical (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logístical and other) support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the Photometry and Spectrophotometry team.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Monitors and regular validation of P&S equipment, electronic and computer systems in the P&S labs. Initiates and executes system repairs and upgrades. Completes general lab optics and mechanical equipment assembly and installation. Maintain, troubleshoot and validate performance of custom high precision optical instrumentation.
Performs calibrations and prepares reports for internal and external customers.

Screening Criteria:

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Physics or Engineering with emphasis in optics.

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

Experience:

Significant handson experience in programming and computer interfacing applied to the control of instruments;
Significant handson experience in advanced optics and optical instrumentation;
Experience working in a scientific laboratory or testing facility performing precision measurements;
Experience working independently on simultaneous projects; and
Experience in electronics and mechanical design (including design, layout, component specification, construction, testing and troubleshooting).

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status;
Must be able to independently work in a laboratory environment in a safe manner; and
The working conditions are those in an ordinary analytical laboratory environment with some handling of solvents (sometimes requiring a respirator), pressurized gases (sometimes requiring hearing protection) and gas cylinders. Working with small hand/power tools to be expected for equipment modification and construction, sample loading for testing and preparing membrane modules.

Language Requirements:

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria:

Technical Competencies:

Demonstrated solid knowledge in fundamental principles of optics;
Demonstrated capability in programming languages, computer interfacing and instrument control, as well as data analysis;
Demonstrated capability in design and implementation of data acquisition systems and components as well as analogue electronics;
Ability to identify problems with experimental techniques and/or approaches and suggest solutions;
Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting complex experimental apparatus; and
Demonstrated competency in design, construct and maintain advanced and custom scientific apparatus.

Behavioural Competencies:

Research Technician/Technologist

Results orientation (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Teamwork (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Client focus (Level 2)

Research Technician/Technologist

Initiative (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:

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Closing Date:5 July :59 Eastern Time