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: Mississauga

Organizational Unit: Energy, Mining and Environment

Classification: TO-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years with possibility of extention after the initial term

Language Requirements: English

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 the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada\'s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Technical Officer in Materials Characterization and Powder Synthesis to support the Energy, Mining and Environment (EME) Research Centre\'s new research facility in Mississauga. You will support the goals of the NRC and EME Research Centre through research and the development and application of advanced technologies.

You will be working in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, while sharing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. You will participate in a wide range of activities relating to the accelerated development and characterization of advanced engineered powders for battery materials and other clean energy applications.

Duties will include:

• Undertaking, independently or under the supervision of other technical officers or researchers, technical work on the synthesis, post-treatment, classification, characterization and evaluation of metal, ceramic and composite micro- and nano-powders. Key focus areas will be critical minerals for battery materials, including active material for battery electrodes (anode, cathode) and electrolytes.
• Contribution, in collaboration with project leaders, to project planning, developing work plans, writing experimental procedures and laboratory test protocols, recognizing and solving issues related to equipment, experimental and analytical techniques and capturing, analyzing and reporting on experimental results.
• Conducting technical and scientific information reviews in order to identify and apply relevant concepts needed for powder synthesis, treatment, handling, characterization and testing.
• Leading or contributing to the design, installation, relocating / recommissioning, modification, set-up, risk assessment and launch of new experimental set-ups or equipment; suggesting the purchase of and participating in procurement and installation of new lab equipment, materials and supplies; ensuring operational continuity of equipment by developing operating procedures, executing required maintenance, performing troubleshooting, training users, overseeing scheduling and utilization, and maintaining inventory of consumables.
• Contributing to the efficient operations of a multi-user lab by overseeing general consumables, chemical inventory management, lab cleanliness and hazardous waste disposal in compliance with regulations. Actively engaging in the organizational health and safety programs by complying with all NRC occupational health and safety policies and regulations.

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 or Bachelor of Science or Engineering in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, mechanical or in a relevant field.

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Experience

• Experience in the synthesis of powder materials of metals, ceramics and/or composites.
• Recent experience in research laboratories in the evaluation and characterization of engineered materials, preferably powders.
• Experience with the installation, safe operation, calibration, maintenance, modification and repair of specialized instruments and laboratory apparatus.
• Experience in designing, conducting and analyzing the results of experiments or projects in a research and development environment.
• Experience in plasma powder synthesis, densification, purification or surface modification would be considered as an asset.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of powder materials manufacturing, post-treatment, sampling, and characterization.
• Knowledge of materials and powders characterization techniques including microscopy (i.e., SEM, optical), spectroscopy (i.e., XRD), laser diffraction, adsorption.
• Ability to operate and train other users in the use of specialized equipment and techniques, including the set-up, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment or experimental set-ups.
• Ability to coordinate operations of multi-user laboratories, including maintaining safe work environment, inventory management, and hazardous waste handling in compliance with workplace health and safety legislation and regulations.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s):

Relocation

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

Compensation

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

Rates are under review.

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.
• 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 (20226) to:

E-mail:

: 438-304-7562

Closing Date: 22 September 2023- 23:59 Eastern Time

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