Job Description

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Research Technologist

Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time Position Available

SALARY:

$56,607 - $79,848 per annum

POSITION LOCATION:

Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at humanresources@rrc.ca.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Director, Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC) the Research Technologist is required to assist with the daily-applied research, technical services and specialized education and training within the Centre. The incumbent will assist with the delivery of a variety of applied research projects and technical services, with a primary focus on BETAC's joint research project on airtightness testing and training for large buildings, and energy efficient building envelope designs. The incumbent will also support a variety of other projects within BETAC and the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI), including the testing of thermal, air, water and structural properties of building envelope assemblies; and utilizing other laboratory equipment for materials testing to support BETAC's work in energy efficient design. This will include experimental design, field and laboratory testing, gathering and analyzing test data. Along with this, the incumbent will provide technical input for the development of funding and project proposals, and identify appropriate materials, equipment, and supplies to purchase for supporting Centre activities. The incumbent will be working in a team environment with Research Professionals, industry partners, instructors, staff, and students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Diploma in Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of related field/work experience in the building sciences area and education, may be considered Relevant and progressive work experience in the industry Experience with the installation and utilization of sensors and associated data acquisition equipment; specifically for moisture, temperature, heat flux, relative humidity, and indoor air quality measurements Experience in project management, conducting applied research and familiarity with research management systems Excellent written communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory and field-testing methods of building envelopes

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends This position may be required to work overtime This position may be required to travel Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license Incumbent must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denesuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg's clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.