Technical Officer, Electrical Standards

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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

The Technical Officer provides technical (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logístical and other) support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the Electrical Standards Team.
We are looking for a hands-on person that will be proficient in a physics lab setting. The Technical Officer will divide their time between performing calibration services for internal and external clients and supporting the Electrical Standards Team’s research and development activities.

The Technical Officer will:

- Set up and troubleshoot experiments, experimental equipment and calibration apparatus;
- Develop computer interfacing and programs to communicate with electronic equipment;
- Work with clients to arrange and schedule calibration services;
- Calibrate internal and external client equipment;
- Acquire and analyse data in detail, report results and keep records;
- Work with other team members to schedule equipment maintenance and procedure validation;
- Order supplies and equipment from manufacturers for team members;
- Help design, construct and maintain advanced, custom electronic and mechanical equipment for scientific apparatus;
- Conduct internal audits and external assessments for colleagues or NRC clients.

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
A Technical College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or closely related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education may also be considered.

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

**Experience**:

- Experience working in a laboratory setting and with equipment found in physics labs, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, vacuum systems, etc.;
- Experience in general programming and computer interfacing and control of instruments by computer (for instance with C++, LabVIEW, Visual Basic or Python);
- Experience making precision electrical measurements;
- Experience in electronics including design, layout, part specification, construction, testing and troubleshooting for digital and analog electronics;
- Experience in managing day-to-day laboratory operations including infrastructure support and preventative maintenance, home-built and commercial equipment upgrades, testing and troubleshooting;
- Experience with small power tools and workshop equipment; and
- Experience with quality systems is an asset (for example ISO 17025).

**Condition of Employment**:
Reliability Status

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Knowledge of data acquisition systems and components;
- Knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
- Knowledge related to performing accurate electrical measurements;
- Knowledge of electrical and electronics engineering principles;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and ability to perform data analysis and write calibration reports using such software;
- Ability to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, soldering (including surface mount), and machining;
- Ability to work safely with high voltage electrical equipment;
- Ability to design, construct and maintain advanced equipment;
- Ability to pay attention to detail, use patience and perseverance, and repeat all steps as required while investigating and validating instrumentation to achieve the highest quality measurements; and
- Basic knowledge of quality-system managed work environment would be considered an asset.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 1)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (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 fund

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