Calibration Technician

RBR Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days vacation

Health & dental benefits

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement

Greener commuting incentive

On-site EV charging

Charitable donation matching

Weekly lunches

Team events

Collaborative environment

Direct impact on climate science

Equal opportunity

Job summary

RBR Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks an entry-level Calibration Laboratory Technician to join a small, collaborative team. You will perform precise calibration of RBR instruments, ensuring measurement accuracy for scientists and researchers who rely on our data.

You’ll work with technicians, metrologists, and engineers, following strict procedures and documenting results. This role emphasizes consistency, quality, and safety in a dynamic lab environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and measurement science.
• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and effectively in a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, detail oriented and customer focused.
• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Proficiency with computer technology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate RBR products across temperature, pressure, conductivity, pH, DO and turbidity.
• Issue calibration certificates after testing.
• Operate, monitor and maintain calibration equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret instructions and procedures accurately.
• Document test results and report findings per procedures.
• Record calibration failures in quality reporting system.

Skills

Mathematics

Measurement science

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Physical strength

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location: Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario / on-site

Reports to: Calibration Manager

Role status: New role

About RBR: Making waves since 1973

At RBR, we’ve been designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.

At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From weekly lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on complex, exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us?

About the role

As an entry level Calibration Laboratory Technician at RBR, you will be a key member of our Calibration team, responsible for performing precise and consistent calibration of RBR instruments. Your work ensures that every instrument we ship meets our high standards for measurement accuracy, directly supporting the scientists and researchers who depend on our data.

This role is a great fit if you take pride in doing repetitive work with precision and care. For you, consistency is not about routine, it is about catching the one result that does not belong. You are disciplined, methodical, and sharp enough to notice when something has changed, even after hundreds of similar measurements.

You will work alongside technicians, metrologists, and engineers as part of a small, collaborative team. Clear communication, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality are what make this environment thrive, and what will make you successful in it.

What you’ll do

• Perform calibration of RBR products including temperature, pressure, conductivity, pH, Dissolved Oxygen and Turbidity
• Perform calibration and test of RBR products and laboratory equipment, to issue calibration certificates
• Operate, monitor and maintain test and calibration equipment and systems
• Read and interpret operating instructions and test procedures accurately and efficiently
• Follow prescribed test and calibration procedures or instructions, collect, documents and reporting findings
• Document test or calibration failures through quality reporting system

What you bring

• College diploma or bachelors degree
• The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and measurement science
• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty analysis
• The ability to work without direct supervision and effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, detail oriented and customer focused
• The ability to multi‑task, effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Proficiency with computer technology
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

The final salary and job level will depend on your experience and qualifications. We know great talent shows up at different points in a career - whether you’re earlier in your journey or bring senior‑level experience, we encourage you to apply. Depending on fit, the role level may shift accordingly.

Why you’ll love working at RBR

20 days of vacation, plus a company‑wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days

Health & dental benefits from day 1

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement program

Greener commuting incentive program (bike‑to‑work, carpool, or transit passes)

On‑site EV charging stations

Charitable donation matching

Weekly lunches (on us!)

Team events and social activities

Collaborative, supportive work environment

Work alongside passionate experts spanning multiple disciplines

Direct impact on climate science and ocean research

Equal opportunity: At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process.

AI statement: At RBR, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during parts of our hiring process. These tools may be used to support note‑taking, scheduling, and/or organizing candidate information. Final hiring decisions are made by our people.