Technical Officer, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pressure - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

Description

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre

Classification: TO-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

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, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pressure to support our Mass and Related Quantities team within the Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Metrology Research Centre is Canada's National Metrology Institute and as such is responsible for the realization and dissemination of the units of measurement within the SI system, supporting agreement in measurement across the globe and enabling international trade. The Mass and Related Quantities team provides realization and dissemination of Mass and quantities related to it such as pressure. The Mass and Related Quantities team operates a world class pressure facility from 5 kPa up to 100 MPa and is capable of realizing the Pascal to 5 ppm uncertainty at atmospheric pressure.

The Technical Officer provides technical support (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, and other), and systems oversight in projects and in operations of the Mass and Related Quantities team (MRQ).

We are looking for a hands-on person who is passionate about technology and creating impact that will be proficient in a technical lab setting. The candidate should demonstrate strong positive behaviours including conscientiousness, self-awareness and adaptability. They will be responsible for performing calibrations with world leading accuracy, supporting research and development activities, and carrying out continual improvements to capabilities and services. Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.

This work includes performing calibrations, processing results, and preparing reports. The successful candidate will support the continual improvement of measurement services and capabilities through modification of existing equipment and measurement processes, automation, as well as through software enhancement. In addition, the technical officer will provide support for research and development activities in mass and related quantities and aid in the development of precision instrumentation.

You will:

• Work with clients and other team members to perform measurements and develop and/or improve measurement capability at the leading edge of what is technically and physically possible;
• Develop and maintain computer interfacing and programs to communicate with electronic equipment and data acquisition systems;
• Support Canadian industry and innovation by calibrating and validating internal and external client equipment;
• Help design, construct and maintain custom electronic and mechanical equipment for scientific and measurement apparatus;
• Acquire and analyze data, report results and keep records.

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

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nano engineering or equivalent.

An equivalent combination of experience and education, including relevant college diplomas may also be considered.

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

Experience

• Experience working in a laboratory setting and with equipment found in physics or physical engineering labs, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, vacuum systems, high pressure and pressurized systems weighing systems;
• Experience in general programming and computer interfacing and control of instruments by computer;
• Experience planning and executing basic experiments, analyzing data, communicating results orally and in writing;
• Experience working independently and in teams on simultaneous projects; and
• Experience in mechanics and mechanical design.

Experience in the following will be considered as an asset:

• Experience with LabView, Python and MATLAB;
• Experience in electronics including design, layout, part specification, PCB creation, testing and troubleshooting;
• Experience with quality systems (for example ISO

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

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

• Solid knowledge of data acquisition systems and components;
• Solid knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
• Solid knowledge of programming languages;
• Basic knowledge of general electronics;
• Ability to identify problems with experimental techniques and/or approaches and suggest solutions;
• Ability to troubleshoot complex experimental apparatus; and
• Ability to design, construct and maintain advanced equipment for scientific apparatus.

Behavioural Competencies

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

Competency Profile(s)

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

View all competency profiles

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.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• 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:

E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.-

Telephone:

Closing Date: 3 May :59 Eastern Time

For more information on career tools and other resources, check out Career tools and resources

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.