TECHNOLOGIST II, ELECTRONICS (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University - Career Development Office; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking a Technologist II in Electronics to perform skilled work involving the design, installation, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and a commitment to safe work practices. This position offers a salary range of $60,091 to $67,257 per annum. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, with a closing date of August 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of electronic equipment.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in design, fabrication, and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Assist in the design and programming of microcontroller-operated devices.
• Repair laboratory equipment and install network cabling.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Experience with Arduino

Experience with Raspberry Pi

Experience with PLCs

Experience in a university, college, or laboratory environment

Education

Completion of a three-year program in Electronics Technology

Job description

July 29, 2025

TECHNOLOGIST II, ELECTRONICS (BAND LEVEL 6)

Department of Technical Services

(Two-Year Contractual Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

Under general supervision, the Technologist II will perform skilled work in the design, fabrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, certification, calibration, modification, and installation of electronic equipment and infrastructure throughout the University. Duties include repairing laboratory equipment; installing structured data network cabling and related infrastructure; fabricating and testing custom research apparatus; testing and maintenance of safety systems such as fume hoods or biological safety cabinets; assisting in the design, programming, and fabrication of custom microcontroller-operated devices; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience (3-5 years) at a skilled level in the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing, modification, and installation of electronic equipment; completion of a three-year program in Electronics Technology; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. Strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safe work practices, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients are essential. Experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLCs, or coding, and experience in a university, college, or laboratory environment are considered assets.

SALARY $60,091- $67,257 per annum (CUPE 1615)

An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 6)

CLOSING DATE August 13, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

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