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    Technical Officer, Electrical Standards - Ottawa, Canada - National Research Council Canada

    National Research Council Canada
    National Research Council Canada Ottawa, Canada

    2 days ago

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    Description

    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, Electrical Standards 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 technical (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logistical and other) support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Standards Team.
    We are looking for a hands-on person that will be proficient in a physics lab setting. The Technical Officer will divide their time between performing calibration services for internal and external clients and supporting the Electrical Standards Team's research and development activities.

    The Technical Officer will:

  • Set up and troubleshoot experiments, experimental equipment and calibration apparatus;
  • Develop computer interfacing and programs to communicate with electronic equipment;
  • Work with clients to arrange and schedule calibration services;
  • Calibrate internal and external client equipment;
  • Acquire and analyse data in detail, report results and keep records;
  • Work with other team members to schedule equipment maintenance and procedure validation;
  • Order supplies and equipment from manufacturers for team members;
  • Help design, construct and maintain advanced, custom electronic and mechanical equipment for scientific apparatus;
  • Conduct internal audits and external assessments for colleagues or NRC clients.

    • 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

    A Technical College diploma or Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or closely related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education 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 labs, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, vacuum systems, etc.;
  • Experience in general programming and computer interfacing and control of instruments by computer (for instance with C++, LabVIEW, Visual Basic or Python);
  • Experience making precision electrical measurements;
  • Experience in electronics including design, layout, part specification, construction, testing and troubleshooting for digital and analog electronics;
  • Experience in managing day-to-day laboratory operations including infrastructure support and preventative maintenance, home-built and commercial equipment upgrades, testing and troubleshooting;
  • Experience with small power tools and workshop equipment; and
  • Experience with quality systems is an asset (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

  • Knowledge of data acquisition systems and components;
  • Knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
  • Knowledge related to performing accurate electrical measurements;
  • Knowledge of electrical and electronics engineering principles;
  • Knowledge of scientific programming languages on Windows platforms for applications relating to automating measurement systems, data acquisition and analysis;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and ability to perform data analysis and write calibration reports using such software;
  • Ability to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, soldering (including surface mount), and machining;
  • Ability to work safely with high voltage electrical equipment;
  • Ability to design, construct and maintain advanced equipment;
  • Ability to pay attention to detail, use patience and perseverance, and repeat all steps as required while investigating and validating instrumentation to achieve the highest quality measurements; and
  • Basic knowledge of quality-system managed work environment would be considered an asset.

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (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

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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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