Electro-mechanic for scientific laboratory and pilot plant equipment

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government department is seeking an Electromechanic for scientific lab and pilot plant equipment in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. In this full-time role, you'll design, install, maintain, and repair complex systems. Ideal candidates will possess an electromechanical diploma and have experience with digital control systems. This position emphasizes inclusivity and diversity within the workplace.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Commitment to diversity and equity

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in manufacturing and repair of complex electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Canada Labour Code and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, install, design, maintain, and repair scientific lab equipment.
• Advise supervisors on maintenance of equipment and extend its useful life.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Self-reliance

Education

Electromechanical diploma

Tools

Electric arc welder

TIG welder

Lathe

Milling machine

Electronic multi-meter

Job description

Overview

Electro-mechanic for scientific laboratory and pilot plant equipment

Reference number : AGR25J-145595-000271

Selection process number : 25-AGR-QC-EA-STB-56877B Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Saint-Hyacinthe(Québec)

GL-INM-11

Permanent or Temporary - Full Time

$33.93 to $36.85 per hour

Closing date : 29 September 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We want you to succeed! Our goal is to find qualified candidates by fairly evaluating their skills. Accommodations during assessments are meant to remove obstacles without changing the criteria being assessed so that all candidates can fully showcase their abilities.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require assessment accommodations, including assistance with the application process. Additional information on the assessment format(s) (e.g., exam, interviews) will be provided at each assessment stage.

As one of Canada’s best diversity employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievements in creating a diverse, respectful and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce that is representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions and a more positive workplace.

Duties

• Manufacture, install, design, maintain, modify, inspect and repair parts, complex digital, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical control systems, and scientific equipment used in laboratories or a pilot plant.
• Advise and guide supervisors and employees to repair and maintain scientific equipment, including pumps or transfer, separation, heating, cooling, drying, cutting and grinding equipment and extend their useful life.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are welcome to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• Indigenous Network Circle
• Managers’ Community
• Persons with Disabilities Network
• Visible Minorities Network
• Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• Young Professionals’ Network

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to fill one (1) indeterminate position in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions with various employment periods and language requirements.

If a candidate is qualified as part of this process and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for term, acting, secondment or assignment opportunities.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

• Your résumé.
• Contact information for 2 references.
• A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• An electromechanical diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Four or more years of experience in manufacturing, installation, design, maintenance, modification, inspection, and repair of digital control systems and various complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical systems in an industrial or laboratory setting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET EDUCATION

• C license (Non-Construction Electrical Certificate).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(BBB / BBB)

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Part II of the Canada Labour Code, the Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety, Padlocking and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of electronic systems to operate pumps or other equipment (programming small controllers, adjusting drives, installing HMIs)
• Specialized knowledge of a very wide range of complex systems and equipment such as filtration systems, mixers, pumps and other equipment with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic and electromagnetic components, and digital control systems.
• Knowledge of different materials and their properties.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for using a wide variety of equipment and tools, including an electric arc welder and TIG welder, tower, riveter, lathe, milling machine, crane and hoist, noise meter, automation systems, electronic multi-meter, service vehicle, drills, saws, threaders, chipping hammers, jackhammers and nibblers to do daily work.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Self-reliance
• Creativity
• Analytical thinking

ABILITIES

• Ability to identify problems and to solve them
• Ability to repair parts or equipment
• Ability to research, analyze and synthesize information

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manually handling heavy equipment, standing, working in plants and workshops (noise, dirt, uneven ground), bending or twisting the body, using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid Class 5 Quebec driver’s licence or another provincial / territorial equivalent

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.