Technical Officer, Quality Assurance

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The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Quality Assurance to support our Design and Fabrication Services Branch. The Technical Officer, Quality Assurance would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Technical Officer, Quality Assurance is required to perform detailed dimensional and quality control inspections on a wide variety of parts and assemblies, to perform 3D data acquisition to support DFS activities as well as assist the Quality Manager with implementation and continuous improvement the Quality Management System. 

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

Two-year college diploma in quality assurance, quality control, mechanical engineering technology or precision fabrication trade.

The following certification(s) might be considered as assets:  

• Quality control Technician
• Quality control Inspector
• Auditor or Quality Assurance Process Analyst

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

Experience

• Significant* and recent hands-on experience in performing quality control and dimensional inspections on mechanical parts and assemblies within the context of an ISO compliant Quality Management System.
• Significant* experience using 3D metrology systems such as Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), 3D scanning techniques and related software.
• Basic** experience working in, maintaining and continuously improving ISO 9001 type quality management system processes, including non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions, and auditing.
• Basic** experience in performing calibration of traditional measuring instruments.

**Basic: 6 months to 2 years 

*Significant: 2 to 6 years

Condition of employment

Secret clearance

A thorough security clearance process will be applied. 

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process. 

Language requirements

English or French  

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 reading and interpreting engineering drawing with understanding of ASME Y14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
• Determine the conformity of manufactured parts using a variety of metrology equipment including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and 3D scanners.
• Solid knowledge of 3D metrology software such as Polyworks Inspector.
• Knowledge of manual metrology equipment usage and calibration process of such equipment.

Behavioural competencies

Competency Profile(s)

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

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Compensation

From $66,126 to $91,012 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• 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.