Plant Assistant

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Edmonton is seeking a Plant Assistant for their Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The role includes supporting maintenance tasks in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma and experience in an industrial maintenance environment. The position offers competitive compensation and is full-time on-site.

Benefits

Pension plan

Health/dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must have physical capabilities for maintenance tasks.
• Experience in industrial/commercial maintenance environment required.
• Experience handling hazardous materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in electrical, plumbing, A/C refrigeration tasks.
• Perform maintenance activities on mechanical systems.
• Write short reports from manuals, drawings, or sketches.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Priority may be given to designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, and racialized persons. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Edmonton

Organizational Unit: Real Property Planning and Management

Classification: PLA-3

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 Years

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 NRC work location identified.

Discover your possible at the NRC — NRC is recognized as a top employer for young people and for the National Capital Region. As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, NRC’s world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible.

At the NRC, you’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. You’ll grow and contribute professionally in a culture that values integrity, excellence, respect and creativity.

The Role

We are looking for a Plant Assistant to support the Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The incumbent shares NRC core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

This position appeals to someone who works well autonomously with changing priorities and daily challenges. The successful candidate should be open to learning and able to contribute ideas to benefit the workplace.

The Plant Assistant provides assistance to staff in electrical, plumbing, A/C refrigeration and machining/millwright trades and performs maintenance activities including troubleshooting and servicing for mechanical systems and equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, motors, HVAC equipment, and filters. Other duties may include installing/removing and checking fire extinguishers and safety equipment, cleaning parts and equipment, door repairs, replacing ceiling tiles, and repairing tools and assorted equipment from the tool crib. Additional duties include routine tasks to maintain the community campus in good condition and the ability to write short reports from manuals, drawings, or sketches. Strong communication and computer skills are beneficial.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within their application that they meet the following criteria to be considered:

Education

Secondary School Diploma according to provincial standards.

Assets include:

• Confined Space certification
• Fall Arrest certification
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• WHMIS and Workplace Violence training
• Safe Use and Storage of Hazardous Materials
• Working at Heights

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency.

Experience

Experience in an industrial or commercial maintenance environment and in maintaining/troubleshooting equipment such as hand tools, power tools, fan coil units, air handling units, exhaust fans, building automation systems, building equipment, and vehicles. Experience with PPE safety equipment and workplace safety procedures, handling hazardous/chemical products, working at heights, and operating lifts/heavy equipment is preferred.

• Experience maintaining and repairing site infrastructure
• Experience completing daily log entries and maintaining reports
• Experience accepting and moving deliveries
• Experience assisting trades staff in electrical, plumbing, A/C refrigeration, machining/millwright and related maintenance

Condition of Employment

• Must have the physical capabilities to perform the position (e.g., crouching, bending, twisting, walking, stairs/ladders, hearing) and be able to handle heavy objects
• Reliability Status

For Reliability Status, verification of background information over a 5-year period is required.

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on technical competencies and behavioural competencies as outlined:

• Technical: knowledge of hand/power tools, safety standards, ability to maintain/troubleshoot equipment, reading drawings
• Behavioural: technology support, client focus, communication, conceptual/analytical ability, results orientation, teamwork

Competency Profiles

Technology Support competency profile will be used to evaluate candidates.

Compensation

From $59,295 to $63,437 per annum. NRC benefits include a pension plan, health/dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and other well-being supports.

Notes

• In 2025, NRC was named a Top Employer for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region, and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers.
• Relocation assistance will be determined per NRC directives.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime (nights, weekends, holidays) and at heights.
• Willingness to work in environments with chemicals, dirt, noise, and extreme conditions.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for one year.
• Preference given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

How to Apply

Questions with requisition number 24074 can be directed to:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Closing Date

01 October 2025 – 23:59 Eastern Time