R5 Development Technician - 4 months-term 1

BWXT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT Medical Ltd. in Kanata, Ontario, is seeking a Development Technician for a four-month assignment.

You will assist in troubleshooting, maintenance and development activities, assemble equipment, run tests and gather data to support new processes and products in a nuclear medicine environment. Ideal candidates hold a three-year Technologist diploma with at least three years of relevant experience, can read drawings and specifications, and are comfortable writing technical documentation while

Qualifications

• Technologist diploma (3-year) plus 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, schematics, specifications and technical literature.
• Experience documenting technical work and reports.
• Knowledge of radiation and industrial hazards and ways to reduce hazards.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of equipment.
• Support process development and testing projects.
• Assemble equipment and run experiments per drawings and specs.
• Gather data, analyze results, and report findings.
• Provide technical advice as directed.
• Assist on consulting jobs.

Skills

Technical reading of drawings

Equipment assembly

Data collection and analysis

Technical documentation

Radiation safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Technologist diploma (3-year)

Job description

BWXT Medical Ltd. provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Medical Ltd. is part of the BWXT nuclear power segment (NPG) of BWX Technologies, Inc.

We are recruiting for a R5 Development Technician- 4 months-term for our facility in Kanata, Ontario.

Location:

On-site.

Position Summary

Assists in troubleshooting, custom maintenance and repairs, project activities and research technical support and development. Assembles equipment and runs tests & experiments. Assists in commissioning new processes, products, equipment and facilities.

Work Performed

• Assists in troubleshooting equipment and facilities. Assists in custom maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Performs tasks associated with process technical support and new process or product development projects as directed.
• Assembles equipment, runs and performs experiments to established drawings, specifications and procedures. Gathers data for analysis and reports results.
• Provides technical advices as directed.
• Assists on consulting jobs.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Technologist diploma (3-year) plus 3 years of relevant technical experience.

KNOWLEDGE And ABILITIES

• Must be able to build processes and equipment from designs.
• Must be able to read and comprehend drawings, schematics, specifications and technical literature.
• Demonstrated capability to write technical documentation.
• Must be resourceful, creative and objective.
• Be knowledgeable about radiation and industrial hazards and the techniques to reduce these hazards.
• Be familiar with company organization, practices, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Have good manual dexterity and grip strength.
• Push and pull hand carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis.
• Lift up to 5kgs on a frequent basis and 10kgs on an occasional basis.
• Work with arms/hands on a frequent basis.
• This position requires the successful completion of a Health & Hygiene medical assessment, vision screen and hearing test as a pre-employment condition.

Working Conditions

• Nuclear Energy Worker - frequently works with radioactive materials and processes.
• Works in laboratory and production environment, subject to laboratory and industrial safety and health hazards while performing processes and procedures.
• May require overtime.

The base salary range for this position in Ontario (CA-ON)at the start of employment is expected to be between $72,315 and $90,605 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an o ffer of employment.

Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law. BWXT Medical Ltd. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

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