Electro-Mechanical Technologist

National Research Council Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technologist for its Design and Fabrication Services branch in Ottawa. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining precision instrumentation and CNC equipment while adapting to changing priorities.

The incumbent works under supervision, applying strong mechanical and electrical skills, reading drawings, and ensuring safe operations in a busy fabrication shop environment. A 2-year contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Two or three years technology diploma in electrical, electronics or mechanical field in industrial control systems and machine shop equipment.
• Preference may be given to certified industrial electricians 442A program.
• Significant experience as a technologist with emphasis on mechanical systems or high precision CNC equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing Fabrication / Machine shop equipment at mechanical/electrical level.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on electronic and mechanical precision instruments and CNC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve daily problems with DFS fabrication shop and satellite shops.
• Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain safety practices and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Support the design and fabrication processes under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

CNC knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Two or three years technology diploma in electrical/electronics or mechanical field

442A industrial electrician certification (asset)

Tools

CNC machines

PLC

VFD drives

Machine shop tools

Job description

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Design and Fabrication Services

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 2 Years

Language Requirements:English or French

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.

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The role

We are looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technologist to support our Design and Fabrication Services Branch (DFS). The Electro-Mechanical Technologist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Design and Fabrication Services (DFS) is the National Research Council's (NRC) principal design and fabrication organization supporting research and innovation by enabling the NRC research and engineering facilities through the timely delivery of precision mechanical prototype equipment and apparatus in line with the overall strategic direction of NRC.

Being part of a dynamic team, the incumbent, under the supervision of the Senior Lead Technical Support, is responsible to perform repairs and maintenance both electronically and mechanically to the precision instruments and CNC equipment. The incumbent is also responsible to solve the daily problems, and react to regular change in priorities within the DFS fabrication shop, including satellite shops.

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

Two or three years technology diploma in electrical, and electronics or mechanical field- in industrial control systems, and machine shop equipment.

Asset: Preference may be given to certified industrial electricians 442A program.

• Significant* experience as a working level technologist with strong emphasis on mechanical systems or high precision CNC equipment;
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing Fabrication / Machine shop equipment at a mechanic and/ or electronic/electrical level;
• Experience managing repair and adjustments for various types of manual and CNC machine tools;
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

*Significant is defined as 2 to 6 years

Asset: Experience in working with CNC, PLC, VFD drive, machine peripherals such as coolant systems, pumps, hydraulic & pneumatic.

Condition of employment

A thorough security clearance process will be applied.

For a Secret Clearance, verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.

• Willingness to handle heavy and bulky objects (pushing, pulling, lifting), crouching and/or bending;
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times;
• Willingness to work in confined spaces;
• Willingness to work in a noisy and/or dusty environment.

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

Solid knowledge of:

• Electronic and mechanical for CNC, and manual machine tool systems;
• CNC, and manual fabrication equipment operations and technical assessments and troubleshooting.

Working knowledge of:

• Pneumatic, Hydraulic and cooling systems;
• Mechanical and electrical technical schematics;
• Test instrument: Ball Bar, Precision levels, etc.

Knowledge of best practice in the troubleshooting, assembly and disassembly of mechanisms in a machine shop / fabrication environment;

Knowledge of troubleshooting practices, methods, assessing and determining a repair strategy while attending to a malfunction;

Knowledge of shop and manufacturing health & safety best practices.

• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

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

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• 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 (26118) to:

Closing Date: 13 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.