Technical Officer, Maintenance and Fabrication

Automotive and Surface Transportation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer to join their Ocean Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre. This role involves providing mechanical and millwright support, ensuring the maintenance and repair of vital equipment while working in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative research aimed at addressing climate change and environmental risks. Join a team that values integrity, creativity, and excellence, and be part of a mission that impacts Canada's future through groundbreaking research and technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Pension plan

Disability and life insurance

Vacation and leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and machine shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Fabricate and document mechanical equipment for projects.
• Maintain equipment and ensure it meets operational standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Troubleshooting Mechanical Problems

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance

Machine Shop Practices

Fabrication and Assembly

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

Forklift

Overhead Cranes

Manual Lathe

Job description

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Technical Officer, Maintenance and Fabrication

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 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.

OrganizationalUnit: Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering

Classification: TO-3

Duration: 3 years

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 the possible

Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC). As Canada’s 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 Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s 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

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization

We are seeking a Technical Officer to support our Ocean Coastal River Engineering Research Centre. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity.

Do you want to be part of a team working to find solutions to protect infrastructure, property and people from severe weather events and other environmental risks while also meeting the challenges of climate change?

At the Ocean Costal and River Engineering Research Centre, the researchers are using physical modelling techniques to find real world solutions to ongoing challenges present in the natural world. Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible to provide mechanical / millwright work including maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and improvements of equipment and instruments throughout the Research Centre. This also includes conceiving, fabricating, and documenting novel mechanical equipment needed for internal and client driven projects and for looking after all facilities’ specialised equipment.

The Technical Officer must maintain all equipment to the required standards and be responsive to research needs and equipment failures. The Technical Officer will work as part of a team to support the research work in the facilities but will also routinely perform work independently and maintain high accuracy and safety while performing their duties.

Key activities:

• Independently conceives, fabricates, machines and assembles complex components and equipment required for commercial research projects and commercial studies. This includes working from rough sketches, verbal instructions, or drawings.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with schedules and maintenance requirements and undertakes repairs in accordance with identified solutions. Ensures that the equipment is in good working order.
• Conceives equipment parts required for maintenance, fabricates them using existing machining equipment such as a manual lathe and documents the mechanical equipment with drawings and notes.
• Part of the preventative maintenance program, prepares maintenance schedule for all equipment including the wave generators located in each facility. Provides advice and suggestions on ways to reduce equipment down-time and repair cost.
• Provide technical advice to clients and supervisor on issues related to mechanical maintenance, repair and modifications and new equipment acquisition.
• Maintains inventory control of mechanical spare parts and components to reduce facility equipment down-time to a minimum.
• Maintain, troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems and components and a wide range of other equipment, including pumps, motors, actuators, accumulators, hoses, reservoir, heat exchangers, gear boxes, conveyor, drive systems, fans, etc.
• Documents, records and maintains an equipment database for the facilities.
• Operates heavy lifting equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes.
  

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

Degree or diploma from a recognised Technical College in Mechanical Engineering Technology; or a combination of formal relevant training and extensive experience in the technical repairs and maintenance in a machine shop environment; may also be accepted.

• Significant and recent experience applying machine shop practices in a millwright or maintenance and repair capacity
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical problems with a wide range of types of equipment
• Experience repairing machine tools and equipment
• Experience in maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems and components
• Experience working with various materials including wood, plastic, pvc, stainless steel, aluminium, tin, brass and plexiglass
• Experience operating forklift, skid steer and cranes; including rigging

Will be considered an asset:

• Experience using CAD/Cam software will be considered an asset
• Experience in welding and joining various materials will be considered an asset

*Basic – a few months and up to 2 years
*Significant – 2 to 6 years

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

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

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

• Solid knowledge of the characteristics and performance of industrial equipment including hydraulic systems, material sorters, and conveyors and the principles for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining them.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Solid knowledge of machine shop equipment and its use.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulic systems and workshop equipment, and practices for their safe operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of welding processes and their application
• Ability to analyse blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications and sample parts to determine dimensions and produce the intended components and assemblies.
• Ability to identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests and deadlines.
• Ability to operate material-moving equipment such as forklift and overhead cranes will be considered an asset.
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support

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

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• Requires daily intermittent periods of standing, walking and sitting at a work bench; working in awkward positions; bending and stretching; moving lightweight objects and large, awkward and heavier objects on occasion; operating hand and power tools and equipment; climbing stairs and ladders on occasion.
• Work is typically performed in laboratory, plant or shop environment that includes daily exposure to background noise from tools and equipment and regular exposure to chemicals, dirt, noise, noxious odours, hazardous equipment and substances, extreme temperature or other awkward conditions. Work can be performed indoors or outdoor and working on uneven terrain and from heights.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• 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 ( 22489 ) to:

Closing Date: 16 May 2025- 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.