Technical Officer

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 to support our Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working closely with a Team Leader and Project Managers, the Technical Officer provides technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of various experiments, test and facility operations.

This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent service.

If you’re that person, then this may be the perfect role for you

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other related fields.

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

**Experience**:

- Significant experience in hands-on operation and maintenance of a suite of advanced characterization equipment for elemental analysis: Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescense (WD-XRF), Total Reflection X-ray Flouresence (TXRF), Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and Combustion analyzer.
- Significant experience in conducting routine analytical tests in a laboratory setting, performing analysis of experimental data and documenting results.
- Significant experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for recording and presenting data in an appropriate format for discussion and interpretation by other members of the work group.
- Experience in establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for working safely in a laboratory environment.
- Basic experience in conducting measurement using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) technique would be considered an asset.

**Condition of Employment**:

- Reliability Status
- Must be able to work in environments where chemicals are common.

**Language Requirements**:
English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

- Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of technical or scientific literature sources, search engines and computer software relevant to the work.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulation and legislation required to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
**Rates under review.**

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.
- Occasional national and international travel may be required.
- Overtime will sometimes be required.
- Ability to work in conditions found in an ordinary laboratory environment with some (mínimal) exposure to hazardous materials or chemicals such as adhesives and cleaning agents. Independently work in such environments in a safe manner, with a working-level tolerance to a typical test environment with enhanced noise levels, heat and reduced air quality.
- 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 (21529) to:
Telephone: 343-551-8349

**Closing Date**: 13 March 2024 - 11:59 Eastern Time

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