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: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Construction

Classification: TO-4

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Work Arrangements: 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 to support our Indoor Air Quality team within the Construction Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

NRC Construction is implementing the \xe2\x80\x9cPlatform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale\xe2\x80\x9d to accelerate and scale up new technologies to help transition the Canadian construction sector towards decarbonization and contribute to the emerging low-carbon economy. It will also establish new codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines to position the sector to achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets. These investments will help spur the growth of Canada\'s clean technology sector and help achieve Canada\'s international commitments to reduce GHG emissions.

As the successful candidate, you will play an important role within a diverse team working towards improving ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) in built environment. You will also be required to work with minimal supervision within the team and share skill sets and mentor junior Technical Officers in order to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities will include:

Provision of technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of complex experiments and/or tests, and in the operation of research facilities.

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

University degree or college diploma in a technical, engineering, or scientific discipline is required.

An equivalent combination of work related experience, training and education may be considered.

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Experience

• Significant experience in specifying, calibrating, and installing sensors for the measurement of temperature, relative humidity, pressure, airflow, CO2and/or particulate matters.

• Significant experience in developing data acquisition systems, including interfacing with various types of sensors, programming controls and user interface (LabVIEW).

• Significant experience in the design (using software such as SolidWorks or Pro E or AutoCAD), fabrication, assembly, and troubleshooting of experimental set-ups, including environmental control systems such as an integrated humidity and flow control system.

• Significant experience in coordinating lab activities, assigning equipment responsibility, scheduling day-to-day activities, and making recommendations for upgrades and lab purchases.

• Significant experience in writing scripts or macros to carry out batch data processing and interpretation (MATLAB, Excel, Python, or R).

The following asset will be considered:

• Experience in documenting the work procedure, methodology and information on equipment usage with their specifications and to effectively communicate with colleagues about the fundamentals and problems associated with the work.

• Experience in setting up lab and field experiments for a client or project manager in a multi-disciplinary research environment, validating procedures, resolving problems, and communicating instructions to support staff.

• Experience in collecting, recording, and interpreting experimental data to determine data validity and recommend further testing or modification to test procedure.

• Experience levels :

*Significant experience = 2 - 6 years experience

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 applied practices and concepts for measuring indoor environment parameters (temperature, relative humidity, CO2, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particles, etc.) and ventilation parameters (airflow, pressure, air velocity, energy, etc.).

• Ability to design, assemble, commission, troubleshoot, and repair electronic/mechanical devices for lab and field experiments related to improving the indoor environment and ventilation quality.

• Knowledge of data acquisition, control, and instrumentation, and ability to program in software such as LabVIEW and Vee.

• Ability to write scripts or macros to carry out batch data processing and interpretation (MATLAB, Excel, Python, or R).

• Ability to operate mechanical or electrical tools and equipment for preparation of experimental setup and test rig (drills, power saws, tin snips, wire strippers and cutters, etc.) for ventilation and IAQ.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (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 $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.

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 (17913) to:

E-mail:

: 343-597-5095

Closing Date: 10 July 2023- 23:59 Eastern Time

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