Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Earned doctorate degree Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks

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Conduct research into the properties, composition and production of materials such as ceramics and composite materials Inspect and evaluate material and equipment for compliance to standards Evaluate technical designs and engineering work Conduct studies on the properties of materials and characteristics of materials Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments Conduct research into cost, properties of production materials and methods of production Evaluate the performance and reliability of system designs

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Word

Area of work experience

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Basic, theoretical or fundamental research Industrial research and development Testing and evaluation Education or teaching Applied non-industrial research

Area of specialization

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Materials science

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Organized Team player Quick learner

Screening questions

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Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

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Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available On-site amenities Team building opportunities Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities