Job Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

City: Saguenay
Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation
Classification: TO-4
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: French

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

The NRC Advantage

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada\'s Success.

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, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing 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.

Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with NRC, Canada\'s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Industrial Electronics Specialist (Technical Officer) to support our Aluminium forming team in Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Center in Saguenay. The candidate would be someone who shares our core values of integrity, excellence, respect and creativity.

The Industrial Electronics Specialist provides specialized technical expertise for various research and development projects with industry partners aimed at developing knowledge, tools and models related to a wide range of aluminum forming processes. The incumbent provides specialized technical services for integrating digital systems, developing and designing new techniques and experimental approaches and carrying out complex, high-value experiments independently. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting and validating experiments, processing and preliminary interpretation of experimental results for technical reports or scientific publications; providing technical advice on control and data acquisition systems; training other users; communicating results to colleagues and industry partners, and related discussions.

The specialist will also be responsible for the maintenance, security and usage schedules for the complex laboratory equipment.

The Saguenay site is unique in that it offers a human-scale workplace, with a dynamic, committed team where every employee is dedicated to caring and helping others. Research projects are also carried out in teams, and tasks are diversified.

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

College diploma in a discipline related to industrial electronics and/or instrumentation and/or industrial controls.

Candidates with an attestation of college studies in the desired discipline combined with extensive relevant experience may be considered.

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Experience

• Extensive experience in installation, commissioning, calibration, servoing, maintenance and modification of complex industrial-grade equipment comprising digital, electrical and mechanical systems involving robots, hydraulic machines and measurement and data acquisition devices.
• Extensive experience in installing, programming and commissioning PLCs and controllers.
• Extensive experience in the design, programming and servoing of closed-loop control systems with proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers.
• Experience in carrying out activities including planning, operation and regular maintenance of equipment and materials, as well as training and supervision of equipment users.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Must be able to climb ladders and platforms up to 3 meters.

Language Requirements

French

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Significant knowledge of operating complex equipment involving communication and feedback between them (e.g., robots, hydraulic machines, measurement systems and PLCs, SCADA, Industry 4.0).
• Significant knowledge of specialized techniques, use of specialized equipment, maintenance and repair techniques, etc.
• Significant knowledge of the design, execution and analysis of experiments or projects specific to the field.
• Ability to prepare operating procedures and provide equipment-specific training.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems would be an asset.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: .

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC\'s directives.

Compensation

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• 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 (19567) to:
E-mail:
Telephone: 438-304-7562
Closing Date: Tuesday 13 June 2023- 23:59 Eastern Time

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