Instrumentation Technologists

Your Challenge

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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 two (2) Instrumentation Technologists to support the Combustion Research Facility (CRF) team within the Aerospace Research Centre at the 1200 Montreal Road campus facilities. The Instrumentation Technologists would be those who share our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

You will be responsible for working closely with a multidisciplinary team composed of Technical Officers, Research Council Officers and Research Officers within the CRF Group at NRC.  

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the installation, maintenance and operation of a variety of analytical instrumentation and equipment required to support activities in CRF’s combustion test cells and in its research laboratories;
• Execute the calibration of critical and non-critical instruments following existing procedures and quality system work instructions based on the NRC Aerospace ISO-9001-2015; as well as, making continuous updates and improvements of said procedures;
• Assist in the design, development and assembly of electronic and real-time computer hardware / software used for control and measurement;
• Provide technical expertise for defining requirements and selecting scientific instrumentation, components and softwares.

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 3-year College Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Control Engineering Technology.  

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation or Process Control Engineering combined with relevant experience will also be considered. 

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

Experience

• Significant and recent experience* in experimental measurement techniques and signal conditioning/processing;
• Significant and recent experience in the design, specification, and development of instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems hardware and software;
• Significant experience in the maintenance, calibration, operation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic measurement instrumentation while working under pressure to provide rapid and robust solutions;
• Basic experience using laboratory or industrial process programming languages (LabVIEW or PLC) to develop custom software and integration of hardware and data acquisition systems; and
• Basic experience in planning and implementing technical projects including delegating tasks and the development of cost estimates, status updates and schedules.

 
*Please note that significant experience is considered 3 to 6 years of 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

• Advanced knowledge in specifying, installing and calibrating instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition hardware for temperature, pressure, flow and vibration measurements, including the required calibration standards for such measurements;
• Working knowledge of software design principles and the use of software such as LabVIEW and/or Ladder logic programming;
• Working knowledge of the design, troubleshooting and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems;
• Advanced knowledge of calibration methods and standards as well as the analysis of measurement accuracy;
• Working knowledge of safety best practices and methods used in industrial facilities; and
• Basic skills in using various hand tools for instrumentation panel building.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

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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.
• A flexible schedule and overtime may be required. 
• The working conditions are those found in an industrial laboratory or engine component test cell environment with the presence of hazardous materials and situations, including elevated sound levels, high temperature and high pressure process fluid piping, lasers, combustible liquid fuels and gases, as well as poisonous or toxic gases. 
• The incumbent is expected to independently work in such environments in a safe manner, with a working-level tolerance to a typical test environment with enhanced noise levels, heat and reduced air quality. 
• In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples.  In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
• 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.