Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist

Manufacturing Laboratory TechnologistJob Number: J1025-0292Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)Department: Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringJob Category: TechnologistsNumber of Positions: 1Date Posted: 13/11/2025Closing Date: 20/11/2025Salary: $75,944.00 - $83,638.00/YearAssignment Duration: 17/11/2025 - 16/11/2026Employee Group: CUPE 2424Salary Level: 9RHours Per Week: 35Date Position Available: 17/11/2025About Carleton UniversityCarleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G‑7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe technologist provides technical support for the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Reporting to the Supervisor – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, the incumbent provides specialised technical assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff, and external clients, on choice of material and production methods. The incumbent advises and instructs users of the facilities to ensure proper and safe operation of conventional and CNC machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, CNC machines, laser, and water‑cutting equipment as well as 3D printing technologies. The incumbent assists in the selection, installation, and maintenance of the above mentioned equipment as well as stock‑keeping; allocating materials, tools and equipment to the users of the laboratories. The technologist performs all tasks required in the development, design, fabrication, repair, and installation of teaching and research equipment. During peak busy periods or when working remotely from supervision, the incumbent will, based on guidelines established by the Supervisor – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, independently support faculty, staff and teaching assistants.QualificationsThe incumbent must possess sound technical and “people” skills. The incumbent must be technically proficient in mechanical systems technology, machine shop practices, NC machining and programming, 3D printing approaches in the field of mechanical and aerospace. The work also requires strong interpersonal skills. Guiding students and providing realistic and practical advice to them, as well as faculty and to off‑campus clients. The position requires sensitivity, empathy as well as good verbal, written, and graphical communication skills. The incumbent must have current first aid training, training in the transportation of dangerous goods and WHMIS training.Education and ExperienceGraduation from a three‑year mechanical engineering technology or metal machining technology program from a recognised institute of technology or an accredited equivalent.Certification as an OACETT Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).Five years related experience including CNC programming and rapid prototyping machine technologies.HR NoteEquivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.Health and Safety RequirementsThis position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including setting up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensuring all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.Union Status InformationIf you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please update your union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal “unionized” candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr