Technician, Logistics Support

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 Technician, Logistics Support to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The technician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

The purpose of the Technician, Logistics Support is to provide logistics support to the Flight Research Laboratory (FRL) by receiving, inventorying and storing materials to support the FRL’s fleet of research aircraft. The Technician, Logistics Support will be required to: 

• Maintain inventory control and validate equipment identification using various tools available and maintain accurate records as required;
• Support Material Planner/Facility manager to determine lead time, price and availability of requested materials;
• Interact with NRC Customs staff regarding cross-border shipments when necessary for both incoming and outgoing shipments;
• Receive, unpack, carry out receiving actions, and enter information for the received material into AMMS;  
• Inventory received stock and check inventory in order to replenish stock of standard parts;
• Issues aeronautical products and common use items from the AMMS database;
• Protects assets from loss by environmental and control management; 
• Package and ship non-dangerous goods;
• Arrange shipment of dangerous goods.

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

College diploma or post-secondary school diploma related to the position, or equivalent combination of work experience, trade knowledge and training in inventory management processes. 

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

Experience

• Basic experience in shipping, receiving, inspection, order processing and stocking of inventory material handling.

Assets:

• Experience in receipt, acceptance and validation of materials and parts, including ensuring the documentation required for the installation of parts onto Canadian registered aircraft is acceptable;
• Experience in inventory management utilizing aircraft maintenance and inventory tracking software. 

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

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

• Ability to confirm received part and materials meet specified requirements;
• Ability to maintain store room in an organized state and ensure physical inventory and inventory system match; and
• Ability to ensure shipments are properly packaged to avoid damage in shipping.

Assets:

• Ability to use specialized Aircraft Maintenance and Inventory software;
• Knowledge of operational and financial management within a large organization preferably within a Canadian federal government context;
• Knowledge of SAP, Project Systems and its integration with other parts of the business system.

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

From $49,298 to $69,364 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.
• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples.  In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.  Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application.  Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information. 
• Overtime may sometimes be required. 
• Lifting may be required. 
• Willingness to work in a noisy and/or dusty environment.
• 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.