Instrumentation Technologist (22484)

Prime Minister of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Council (NRC) is seeking an Instrumentation Technologist for its Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre in Ottawa. The role focuses on supporting advanced research aimed at enhancing transportation safety through innovative testing and data analysis in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects that directly contribute to the development of fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible vehicles.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Robust pension plan

Well-being supports

Qualifications

• Significant experience in evaluation of sensors and instrumentation.
• Experience with field and laboratory testing.
• Proficient in scientific computing software for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory and on-road testing activities.
• Operate and maintain specialized railway facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and conduct tests/experiments.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Instrumentation technology

Education

College diploma in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation

Job description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups : women Indigenous peoples

• First Nations Inuit and Mtis) 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.

City : Ottawa (Uplands)

OrganizationalUnit : Automotive and Surface Transportation

Classification : TO-3

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 at the NRC work location identified.

Notes :

• This position is being reposted. If you have previously applied you do not need to re-apply.
• While the intent of this staffing process is to staff a vacant continuing position a list of prequalified candidates may be established to staff a similar position for a 2 year term.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC) recently named one of Canadas 2025 Top Employers for Young People a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canadas Best Employers!

As Canadas leading research and technology organization our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canadas future and the world.

At the NRC youll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. Youll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly youll discover whats possible within you as you grow make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career discover your possible at the NRC.

The Role

We are looking for an Instrumentation Technologist to support our Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.

NRC Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Center has the mandate to advance product and process technologies for producing more fuel-efficient safe affordable and environmentally-responsible ground vehicles and to deliver engineering solutions to complex technology challenges facing todays surface transportation industries including automotive heavy and specialized vehicles and rail.

As a member of the Testing and Evaluation team the ideal candidate would be an experienced technologist capable of supporting research projects and working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety through cutting edge research.

The candidate will work in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in unique research facilities. Responsibilities will include the provision of technical assistance in the preparation for and the conduct of tests / experiments and the maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.

The Technical Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of research facilities including supporting the implementation of instrumentation experimental data acquisition systems used in the facilities and field studies procuring and installing equipment and components and collecting organizing and presenting data. Providing technical expertise for defining requirements and selecting scientific instrumentation components software and test equipment are also important tasks of this position.

Duties and responsibilities will include :

• Support laboratory track and on-road testing activities.
• Operation maintenance and upgrade of specialized railway facilities and measuring equipment.
• Selection of suitable instrumentation for projects.
• Support the development of vehicle remote monitoring systems calibration installations and management of hardware assets.
• Manipulate and analyze data.
• Assist in the development of research proposals including scope definition elaboration of research activity timelines and funding / budget estimates.

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

College diploma in an electrical electronics instrumentation program or other discipline related to the position.

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant
• experience in the evaluation and selection of suitable sensors and instrumentation for research and / or testing activities such as motion acceleration displacement temperatures pressure airflow strain etc.
• Experience in preparing and executing field and laboratory test campaigns.
• Significant
• experience with the maintenance calibration operation and repair of electronic measurement instrumentation.
• Significant
• experience performing data interpretation / research analysis using scientific computing software (such as Excel LabVIEW MATLAB VBA) to analyze and manipulate data.
• Experience in writing scripts or macros to carry out batch data processing and interpretation (Excel MATLAB Python or R) data.
• Experience in writing technical reports.
• Experience in the use of mechanical or electrical tools (drills power saws tin snips wire strippers and cutters soldering irons etc.) would be considered as an asset.
• Significant experience is defined as at least two (2) years of experience.

Condition of Employment

Language Requirements

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

• Ability to install operate troubleshoot and repair electronic / mechanical devices for lab and field experiments related to instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings for variety of purposes including the building of prototypes and installation of instrumentation for testing.
• Strong knowledge of test instrumentation and its applications including strain gauges accelerometers power and voltage transducers humidity sensors etc.
• Ability to use MS Office Suite for the purposes of system documentation and reporting test results.

Competency Profile(s)

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile : Technology Support

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Compensation

From $66126 to $91012 per annum.

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 2025 the NRC has been chosen as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People the National Capital Regions Top Employers and Forbes Canadas Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRCs directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel occasionally across Canada and internationally to represent NRC.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work in a variety of climates and in a physical manner on both heavy and large but also with precision electronic equipment.
• 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 therequisition number (22484) to :

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• If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

Key Skills

Controlling Experience,E & I,Distributed Control Systems,Calibration,NEC,Tube Bending,Spectrophotometer,Sterile Processing,Schematics,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 66126 - 91012

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