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City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre
Classification: TO-3
Tenure: Term
Duration: 2 years
Language Requirements: English
Work Arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.
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, Optical Spectroscopy to support the Photometry and Spectrophotometry (P&S) team of the Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The incumbent will be responsible for the general maintenance of an optical spectroscopy laboratory and support routine optical characterization measurements (e.g. Raman, photoluminescence spectroscopy, FTIR, spectrophotometry, microscopy, hyperspectral imaging, etc) on nanostructured and semiconductor samples.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Monitoring and regular validation of P&S equipment, electronic and computer systems. Initiate and execute system repairs and upgrades;
- Perform assembly and installation of general lab optics and mechanical equipment;
- Maintain, troubleshoot and validate performance of custom high precision optical instrumentation;
- Design and construct custom equipment for specialized applications, using state of the art optical components, design software and sophisticated test and measurement equipment for P&S measurement equipment;
- Assist in the preparation of functionalized surfaces suitable for sensor applications with Raman detection.
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
A Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Physics or Engineering with emphasis in optics.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience
- Significant hands-on experience in advanced optics and optical instrumentation (including setup, alignment, calibration, validation and troubleshoot of complex optical instruments);
- Significant hands-on experience in programming and computer interfacing applied to the control of instruments;
- Experience working in a scientific laboratory or testing facility performing precision measurements;
- Experience in electronics and mechanical design (including design, layout, component specification, construction, testing and troubleshooting); and
- Experience working independently on simultaneous projects.
Condition of Employment
- Reliability Status; and
- Must be able to independently work in a laboratory environment in a safe manner
Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
Technical Competencies
- Solid and practical knowledge of optics, optical components, optical instruments and optical equipment;
- Solid and practical knowledge in electronics, vacuum, gas handling and computer control of experiments (PC, Labview and GPIB interface standard);
- Practical knowledge of safety practices for working with compress gases, cryogenic fluids and electrical, mechanical and vacuum systems;
- Ability to setup and align optical components, lasers and other equipment in an optical spectroscopy laboratory;
- Ability to maintain, repair, assemble, troubleshoot and test electrical, optical, vacuum, mechanical, cryogenic and computer equipment; and
- Acquisition, organization and analysis of scientific data.
Behavioural Competencies
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
Compensation
SALARY 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.
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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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 working conditions are those in an ordinary analytical laboratory environment with some handling of chemicals, solvents (sometimes requiring a respirator), pressurized gases (sometimes requiring hearing protection) and gas cylinders.
- Working with small hand/power tools to be expected for equipment modification and construction.
- Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
- 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 (22302) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 438-455-5335
Closing Date: 17 September 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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