Technical Officer, Road and Pavement Engineering and Materials Testing - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, 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: Construction

Classification: TO-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 3 Years

Language Requirements: English

Note: 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 to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will play an important role within a team working towards sustainable and resilient urban infrastructures including but not limited to roads. Responsibilities will include the provision of technical support services in the design, planning, preparation, conduct and analysis of various experiments and/or field tests, and the coordination and maintenance of the road's laboratory and related equipment. Project management, interaction with clients and collaborators, initiation and follow-up procurement delivery and evaluation of necessary equipment and preparation and presentation of project reports.

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

Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, chemical engineering or any other discipline related to the position.

Certification as an Asphalt Technician by Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) or other equivalent types would be an asset.

Preference may be given to candidates with a multidisciplinary background in various geotechnical applications field investigations, QC/QA, or condition surveys Equivalencies may be considered.

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

Experience

• Experience in the planning and execution of laboratory and field experiments.
• Significant experience in Marshall and/or Superpave asphalt mix design and testing, with a strong understanding of industry standards and specifications.
• Experience in the design of field experiments investigating road pavements.
• Experience with data processing, management and quality checks.
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to road and pavement laboratory equipment operation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with research teams and equipment vendors.
• Experience working in a project management focused multi-disciplinary research environment.
  
  **Significant experience - 2 to 6 years of related experience

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

• Knowledge of applied practices and basic concepts relating to characterization of different road construction materials, development and evaluation of asphalt mix designs incorporating various additives and modifiers. General knowledge of related industry trends, developments and best practices.
• Knowledge of design codes, guides, and infrastructure guidelines and associated standards related to asphalt and roads would be an asset.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety best practices required to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ability to analyze and discuss technical issues, troubleshoot and solve problems relating to quality and performance of asphalt samples.
• Ability to write reports and draft protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to assist in the design and fabrication of custom tools or fixtures for specialized testing needs.
• Ability to use specialized domain-specific software including Universal Testing Machine software products, as well as general office software products.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

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

Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

~ Salary under review ~

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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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.-

Closing Date: 27 March :59 Eastern Time

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