(Senior) Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist

CGI Njoyn; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 15 days annual leave

Competitive salary and benefit package

Growth and internal career opportunity

Employee wellness support

Job summary

The CNSC seeks a (Senior) Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist to calibrate radiation detection instruments, collect data, and prepare reports for senior staff. This hybrid role requires on-site presence in Ottawa, Ontario with opportunities to collaborate across teams.

You will manage instrument inventories, contribute to project work, respond to service requests, and communicate technical information to clients while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in radiation physics or related field with experience in radiation/contamination detection instrumentation, including instrument design and calibration.
• Master’s degree is an asset.
• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating radiation detection instruments and preparing associated reports/certificates.
• Performing regular quality control checks, collecting data and following established procedures.
• Supporting technical reviews, internal audits, and corrective/preventive actions to improve quality and service delivery.
• Monitoring and responding to client requests/tickets.

Skills

Calibrating radiation instruments

Data collection & analysis

Technical reporting

Client communications

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in radiation physics or related field

Master’s degree

Bilingual in French and English

Job description

(Senior) Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist

Job Number: J0826-0445

Job Title: (Senior) Laboratory Instrumentation Technologist

Division: 6270 Laboratory Services Division

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary Range: $66,844.00 - $107,500.00/Year(Salary Under Review)

The results of this process may be used to staff future positions with similar qualifications and various tenures including term, acting, assignment and indeterminate.

Who can apply? Persons legally eligible to work in Canada.

The CNSC recognizes the many benefits of providing staff with more flexible work practices. The CNSC enables employees to manage their work while fostering a culture of inclusion, health and wellbeing and delivering high quality regulatory outcomes for Canadians.

Physical onsite presence in (area of Limebank and Leitrim Rd.) Ottawa, Ontario is required.

The CNSC is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects Canada’s population. We value and respect individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, socio-economic backgrounds, and lived experiences. We recognize that individuals may identify with more than one designated group.

Employment equity is an important organizational priority and may be applied at any stage of this appointment process. If applied, preference may be given to candidates who have self-identified as members of one or more of the four designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), Members of Visible Minorities, or Women. Self-identification is voluntary, confidential and used solely to support Employment Equity objectives. We encourage members of any designated group to self-identify.

We welcome all qualified candidates to apply. If you have a special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. All information pertaining to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

This process is available in both official languages. Please indicate your preferred language for communication.

Closing Date: September 29, 2026, 11:59pm (EST)

Why work here?

At the CNSC, we work hard to create an environment where employees feel supported and heard, by management and their peers alike.

We also provide benefits like:

• Minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Growth and the possibility for internal career opportunities
• Strong support for employee wellness and mental health

Interested in learning more about the CNSC? Visit nuclearsafety.gc.ca.

What you’ll do

• conduct standard calibrations of field (radiation and contamination detection instruments) and reference equipment
• support the collection and assessment of data including, conducting monthly/annual tests and verifications
• contribute to the development of reports and documents for review by senior staff
• manage instrument and equipment inventories
• participate in projects and initiatives
• respond to services requests and communicate technical information to clients/end-users

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in radiation physics or a closely related field with experience in radiation/contamination detection instrumentation, including instrument design and calibration.

Language Requirements:

English essential

Experience in:

• calibrating radiation detection instruments and preparing associated reports/certificates
• performing regular quality control checks, collecting data and following established procedures
• supporting technical reviews, internal audits, and/or implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve quality and service delivery
• monitoring and responding to client requests/ticket system

Knowledge of:

• the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and its regulations, particularly the Radiation Protection Regulations, the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations, and the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations
• the use and calibration of various radiation detection instruments
• client service principles, including understanding client needs, problem-solving, and delivering technical and safety information accurately and professionally
• radiation protection principles and practices

Ability to:

• communicate effectively orally and in writing

The following Key Behavioural Competencies define the behaviours expected of all CNSC employees. These competencies serve as the basis for the selection, performance management, development and recognition of CNSC employees and will form part of the evaluation of this process.

• Live it - Model the CNSC values
• Own it - Be Accountable & Achieve Results
• Build it - Collaborate Effectively with Others
• Learn it - Commit to your Professional Growth & Personal Leadership

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Knowledge of laboratory accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 17025)
• Experience measuring neutron fields and/or calibrating neutron detection instruments
• Peer reviewed journal publication record(s)

Operational Needs:

All CNSC staff are subject to the Mobility Directive.

Contact Information:

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm, EST (except statutory holidays).

If you have questions about this job posting, please contact HR Staffing / RH Dotation (CNSC/CCSN) .