SRF Technician

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A research lab in Canada seeks a candidate for a temporary role providing technical support, particularly for the Hi-Lumi project. Applicants should have technical certification and Solid Works design experience, with at least one year in a related field. The position offers a salary of $59,925 CAD plus comprehensive benefits, including dental and health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Employee Pension Plan

Generous time away

Maternity and paternity leaves

Qualifications

• Requires broad knowledge in technical area of expertise.
• General knowledge in vacuum or cryogenic technologies is expected.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for maintenance and upgrades.
• Documents tasks to support group records.
• Provides technical support for the Hi-Lumi project.

Skills

Demonstration of technical aptitude

Knowledge of Solid Works

Ability to follow standard procedures

Ability to apply defined practices

Ability to exercise judgment

Ability to build productive working relationships

Effective communication skills

Education

Technical certification in a related discipline

Tools

Solid Works

Job description

Overview

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada's particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

TRIUMF's Superconducting Radiofrequency (SRF) research program is operated as part of a dedicated TRIUMF-based SRF facility, Canada’s only centre for the research, design, testing, and assembly of SRF accelerator technologies. SRF is at the cutting edge of radio frequency (RF) accelerator technology, enabling the operation of more efficient, powerful, compact and cost-effective accelerators.

Principal responsibilities

General

• Provides technical support to activities supported by the group or department including maintenance, break fix, upgrades or projects under the general guidance of a senior mentor or mentors
• Work can include
• Completion of hardware assemblies under the guidance of a senior mentor
• Completion of specialized cleaning and processing of hardware under the guidance of a senior mentor
• Documentation of tasks to support group records
• Basic machining for prototyping and fixturing

Specific

• Provides moderately complex technical or design support for the Hi-Lumi project or to back-fill other projects at TRIUMF supported by the SRF group

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires:

• Demonstration of a technical aptitude with demonstrated hands-on experience
• Knowledge of Solid Works and demonstrated design capabilities in Solid Works
• The ability to follow standard procedures while working on problems of moderate scope
• The ability to apply defined practices and procedures in the analysis of a situation or data
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions and obtain solutions
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Probe and listen carefully; present information clearly and in an appropriate style; make technical information clear; persuade others in straightforward situations

Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW)

Some work will require access to exclusion areas where there are activated components. The position requires the incumbent to be trained as a NEW. This is required to access and work in areas that are limited to NEWs, as well as for planning and conducting work in radiation environments. This training will be provided by TRIUMF to the successful candidate.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Requires technical certification in a related discipline and a minimum of 1 year of related experience
• Requires broad knowledge in technical area of expertise including practises and approaches relevant to providing technical support to the SRF group
• General knowledge in vacuum or cryogenic technologies is expected
• Demonstrated design capabilities in Solid Works

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada, either as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or with a work permit valid for at least 2 years after the start date.

Salary: $59,925 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

November 06, 2025

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey. Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

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