Job Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Metis) and persons with disabilities*.

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

City: Montreal

Organizational Unit: Biologics Manufacturing Centre

Classification: TO-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: up to 31 March 2023 with possibility for extension or permanent position under new business model.

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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 NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.

NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.

Your Challenge

Join us in making biomedical innovations more accessible to Canadians. The new Biologics Manufacturing Centre is helping build Canada's capacity to produce, access and supply vaccines and other biologics to advance Canada's biomanufacturing sector and respond to public health emergencies.

We are looking for an Instrumentation Technician to support our Biologics Manufacturing Centre.The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the calibration and maintaining of instruments and various components used for the control of manufacturing equipment and utilities, all in accordance with the procedures in place and the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Performs and documents calibrations of manufacturing and utility control instruments.
• Evaluates criticality of instruments to establish calibration method and frequency
• Coordinates calibration activities performed by external firms.
• Makes recommendations regarding instrument calibration (continuous improvement).

The incumbent will also be involved in:

• Complying with all standard operating procedures, GMP's and quality, safety and documentation system requirements of the plant.
• Identifying root causes and corrective measures to be implemented in case of non-conformity.
• Providing technical support to the operations.

The NRC will soon be transitioning Biologics Manufacturing Centre (including employees and operations) to a not-for-profit corporation structure (outside the Government of Canada). As a result, this is a term employment opportunity with the NRC until March 31, 2023, with the expectation that it transitions under the new organization on a permanent basis after this date. For more information, visit

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

Graduation from a recognized technical college or institution in instrumentation and automation or industrial electronics

A relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see

Experience

• Significant experience working as a technician instrumentation/calibration in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic field).
• Experience in utility calibration (an asset), equipment (bioreactor, filtration, filling and secondary packaging), temperature-controlled enclosures and storage.

Significant experience is defined as at least 3 years of experience.

Condition of Employment

• Reliability Status
• Work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to handle/lift 23 kilos.

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of instrumentation and control in an industrial setting;
• Knowledge of the structure and operating modes of industrial systems in order to quickly detect the causes of malfunctions and failures;
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance software;
• Knowledge of safety standards;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment;
• Knowledge of clean utilities will be considered (asset).

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (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 $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• 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 (18324) to:

E-mail:

: 343-548-5849

Closing Date: 24 November 2022 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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