Job Description

Career Development Assignment (CDA):
The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.
If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal "unionized" candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Job Number:
J1025-0292
Job Title:
Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist
Job Type:
Career Development Assignment (CDA)
Department:
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Job Category:
Technologists
Number of Positions:
1
Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):
13/11/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
20/11/2025
Salary (with Salary Rate):
75,944.00 - 83,638.00/Year
Assignment Duration From:
17/11/2025
Assignment Duration To:
16/11/2026
Employee Group:
CUPE 2424
Salary Level:
9R
Hours Per Week:
35
Date Position Available:
17/11/2025
About Carleton University
Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.
Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.
The university's is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton's strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The technologist provides technical support for the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Reporting to the Supervisor - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, the incumbent provides specialised technical assistance and advice to students, faculty, staff, and external clients, on choice of material and production methods. The incumbent advises and instructs users of the facilities to ensure proper and safe operation of conventional and CNC machine shop equipment including but not necessarily limited to mills, lathes, and various CNC machines, laser, and water cutting equipment as well as 3D printing technologies. The incumbent assists in the selection, installation, and maintenance of above mentioned equipment as well as stock keeping; allocating materials, tools and equipment to the users of the laboratories. The technologist performs all tasks required in the development, design, fabrication, repair, and installation of teaching and research equipment. During peak busy periods or when working remotely from supervision, the incumbent will, based on guidelines established by the Supervisor - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, independently support faculty, staff and teaching assistants.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
The incumbent must possess sound technical and "people" skills. The incumbent must be technically proficient in mechanical systems technology, machine shop practices, NC machining and programming, 3D printing approaches in the field of mechanical and aerospace. The work also requires strong interpersonal skills. Guiding students and providing realistic and practical advice to them, as well as faculty and to off-campus clients. The position requires sensitivity, empathy as well as good verbal, written, and graphical communication skills. Should have current first aid training, training in the transportation of dangerous goods and WHMIS training.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• Graduation from a three year mechanical engineering technology or metal machining technology program from a recognized institute of technology or an accredited equivalent.
• Certification as an OACETT Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
• Five years related experience including CNC programming, rapid prototyping machine technologies.

HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
Health and Safety Requirements
This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.
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