Technical Officer, Electrical Power Measurements

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: 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.

City:  Ottawa  

Organizational Unit:  Metrology Research Centre  

Classification:  TO-4  

Tenure:  Continuing  

Language Requirements:  English

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. 

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

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 looking for a Technical Officer, Electrical Power Measurements to support our Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

The Technical Officer provides technical (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logistical and other) support, and systems oversight in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. If successful, you will be part of the Electrical Power Measurement (EPM) team. As a technical officer in the EPM team, you will perform testing and calibration of high voltage, high current and power measuring equipment. You will also work with the team leader, calibration service project manager, researchers and technical officers in order to develop scope of work, assess the feasibility and estimate the resources needed to perform calibration projects of high voltage, high current or power measuring equipment. You will also work with your team to maintain the calibration facility in the high voltage lab, test and validate the functionality of the calibration equipment and maintain quality records and documentation under the quality management system of the Metrology Research Centre at NRC. 

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

A University Degree in Engineering or a Technical College Diploma in Electronics Engineering or a similar field. 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience with high accuracy measurements and metrology related to high voltage and high current electrical power applications;  
• Significant experience calibrating current and voltage instrument transformers, high voltage capacitors, capacitance bridges and related instrumentation;
• Significant experience working with current comparator-based measurement systems;
• Significant experience working safely with high voltage and high current R&D laboratory equipment;
• Significant experience with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory operations including performing calibrations under a quality system, and auditing calibration and measurement laboratories;
• Experience working in a team and with clients to develop and execute calibration test plans; and
• Experience operating a forklift, laboratory crane and working at heights.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of electrical power metrology including measurement and calibration techniques for current and voltage instrument transformers, high voltage capacitors, current comparator-based capacitance and voltage bridges and related instrumentation;
• Knowledge of and ability to safely work with high voltage and high current R&D laboratory equipment;
• Knowledge of laboratory operation under an ISO 17025 quality system; 
• The ability to analyze data, write reports, develop procedures and perform quality system audits;
• The ability to work in a team to develop and execute test plans for clients using high voltage and high current instruments both at our laboratory and at client’s sites; and
• The ability to manage calibration tasks and other technical tasks in the laboratory.

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s)

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

Compensation

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• 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 the requisition number (20603) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone438-455-5335  

Closing Date: 15 March 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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

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Salary

$73.74k - $94.84k per year