ATG Nuclear Ventilation Technician

TRIUMF; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and extended health

Pension plan

Disability benefits

Generous time away

Maternity and paternity leaves

Job summary

TRIUMF is seeking a highly skilled Technician to maintain, repair, and calibrate nuclear ventilation systems and related equipment at Canada’s particle accelerator centre. You will lead calibration, testing, and improvements, mentoring technicians and ensuring safe operation.

The role requires advanced HVAC knowledge, controls expertise, and hands-on experience with complex building systems, including project collaboration with engineers and scientists.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant and practical work experience after technical certification.
• Technology diploma in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair and calibration of the nuclear ventilation system and components.
• Provide direction and oversight for proper operation and improvements of the ventilation and control systems.
• Maintenance and repair of building systems such as ventilation, heating, domestic water and compressed air systems.
• Contribute to design changes and improvements to the nuclear ventilation system in consultation with engineers.
• Prepare and maintain work procedures for testing and calibration.
• Demonstrate and instruct users in the usage and operation of the nuclear ventilation system.
• Maintain, repair and improve the DOC system.
• Oversee the work of other personnel and technicians.

Skills

HVAC systems

Controls & instrumentation

Problem solving

Calibration & testing

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Tech diploma in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job description

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Are you a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Mechatronics Technologist, or experienced HVAC/Controls Technician with 7+ years of hands‑on experience?

You could be a great fit if you bring:

• Advanced mechanical & HVAC expertise: Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, improve, and calibrate complex HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, compressed air, and domestic water systems supporting specialized scientific facilities
• Controls & instrumentation expertise: Work with HVAC controls, electromechanical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems to maintain reliable building and ventilation system operation
• Technical problem-solving: Diagnose complex mechanical and operational issues, apply independent judgment, and develop practical solutions using current standards, technical knowledge, and specialized techniques
• Calibration & testing skills: Perform testing and calibration of sensors, instrumentation, and system components, and prepare and maintain procedures to support reliable system performance
• Technical leadership & mentorship: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians and employees, and oversee work to ensure equipment is operated and maintained correctly
• Strong communication & hands‑on skills: Bring strong written and verbal communication, practical mechanical aptitude, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in challenging situations

Why TRIUMF?

• Work on unique scientific facilities and specialized nuclear ventilation systems supporting Canada's national laboratory
• Join a collaborative team of technicians, engineers, scientists, and technical professionals
• Apply your mechanical, HVAC, controls, and instrumentation expertise to complex and technically challenging systems
• Contribute to system improvements and projects that support critical research infrastructure
• Build your expertise through hands‑on experience, technical learning, and mentorship
• Work in a safety-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to advanced scientific and technical operations

BASIC FUNCTION:

This is a fully qualified and expert Technician tasked with the maintenance, repair, improvement and calibration of the nuclear ventilation systems and related components and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently carries out a variety of assignments that include the maintenance, repair and calibration of the nuclear ventilation system and components
• Provides direction and oversight for proper operation and improvements of the ventilation and control systems
• Maintenance and repair of building systems such as ventilation, heating, domestic water and compressed air systems
• Contributes to design changes and improvements to the nuclear ventilation system, in consultation with engineers
• Prepares and maintains work procedures for testing and calibration
• Demonstrates and instructs users in the usage and operation of the nuclear ventilation system
• Maintains, repairs and improves the DOC system
• Oversees the work of other personnel and technicians

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

While there are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position, the incumbent will provide technical oversight to users on the function and correct usage of equipment. Is expected to provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other employees within job area.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The use of independent thinking, initiative, sound judgment and the application of latest standards and knowledge in resolving complex design and/or operational problems is expected.

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, electromechanical systems, and controls is required to solve technical problems related to complex building mechanical systems for cyclotron operation
• Proven ability to apply knowledge and experience to the design, calibration, testing and manufacturing of relevant components/systems as per operational requirements
• Advanced Knowledge and understanding of control systems relating to HVAC, cooling systems and electrical power distribution systems is required to maintain system operation
• Expert technical experience with calibration of sensors and instrumentation used on building systems
• Demonstrated ability to use specialized techniques to solve problems, and adapt and react appropriately to new situations
• Incumbent must have good oral and written communication skills, hands‑on mechanical aptitude and be able to work well under stress

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The incumbent will be required to complete the TRIUMF in‑house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• A technology diploma in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from a technical college or institute
• At least of 7 years of relevant and practical work experience after technical certification

Salary: $82,535.00 per annum plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Position type:

Permanent

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well‑being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high‑profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top‑ups

Application closing date:

October 21, 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.