Technical Officer, Ionizing Radiation Metrology

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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, Ionizing Radiation Metrology to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Ionizing Radiation Standards (IRS) group within the Metrology Research Centre disseminates, maintains, and develops standards for ionizing radiation. It also conducts research and development related to the measurement of ionizing radiation, and is well known for its work developing and exploiting Monte Carlo calculational techniques for the simulation of electron and photon transport in materials.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Technical College Diploma in one of the following disciplines:

- Physical Science;
- Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.

**Asset**: B.Sc. in Physics or similar field or a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.

An equivalent combination of work experience, trade knowledge and training/education may also be considered.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant experience working in a laboratory environment;
- Experience with electronic troubleshooting; and
- Significant experience using standard laboratory equipment.

**Assets**:

- Experience in a metrology laboratory;
- Experience with ionizing radiation;
- Experience with common computer software and/or computer languages.

**Condition of Employment**:

- Reliability Status;
- Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) Status. Incumbent would receive training to obtain this status; and
- Work with sources of ionizing radiation is required.

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Knowledge of safety precautions when working in a laboratory environmentl
- Knowledge of basic physics and chemistry;
- Knowledge of the operating principles of various measuring instruments; and
- Knowledge of basic measurement procedures and statistics.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 1)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**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.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today

**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.
- 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.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21722) to:
Telephone: 438-455-5335

**Closing Date**:6 June 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time



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