Technical Officer, Building Acoustics

6 months ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

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 Technical Officer, Building Acoustics to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent will be a member of a multidisciplinary team that designs, fabricates, documents and tests the sound transmission for full-scale building assemblies, in support of NRC’s research and development objectives and contracts.

Under the functional supervision of a Project Manager (who may be a Research Officer or a more senior Technical Officer), the incumbent will be required to undertake the construction and the testing of full-scale experimental test assemblies; much of this work will be performed with little or no direct supervision. The incumbent will be expected to document the construction details. These responsibilities require a broad range of mechanical/construction skills and the application of basic technical knowledge of acoustical testing techniques and instrumentation. The incumbent will on occasion work as part of a team consisting either of other Technical Officers, or outside contractors retained for a specific task.

In addition to fabricating specimens, the incumbent will be expected to perform acoustical tests in accordance with quality assurance procedures for each of the acoustical facilities.

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

Diploma or degree in a construction related field such as carpentry or building construction technology, or other discipline related to the position.

An equivalent combination of work related experience, training and education may be considered.

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

Experience

Experience in the use of proper construction practices conforming to applicable building codes and application guidelines.
Experience in following quality assurance procedures.
Experience and safety training in the operation of forklift equipment and overhead cranes would be considered an asset.
Experience operating computerized measurement systems in a laboratory setting would be considered an asset.
Experience with acoustical measurements would be considered an asset.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

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

Advanced knowledge of standard construction practices for building test assemblies.
Solid knowledge and expertise to capture pertinent aspects of specimen construction details are required.
Ability to use general office software products.
Knowledge of occupational health and safety best practices required to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Behavioural Competencies

Technology support - Communication (Level 2) Technology support - Initiative (Level 2) Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2) Technology support - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2) Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)

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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