Equipment and Laboratory Coordinator

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.

City: Mississauga
Organizational Unit: Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre
Classification: TO-4 
Tenure: Term 
Duration: 2 years 
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.

This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied to competition 21016, there is no need to re-apply.

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, and support the goals of the Clean Energy Innovation Research Centrer (CEI) through research and development and application of advanced technologies. 

We are looking for an Equipment and Laboratory Coordinator to support the CEI new research facility in Mississauga. You will be working in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, while sharing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

You will participate in a wide range of activities relating to laboratory start-up, operations, design, procurement, commissioning and operation of complex laboratory equipment, and supporting the organization safety programs.  For further information about the facility we invite you to visit our website: Advanced materials research facility - National Research Council Canada

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:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, materials science, materials or chemical engineering. 

An equivalent combination of experience and education (minimum of college degree) may be considered.

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

• Significant* experience of Occupational Health and Safety programs and legislations related to laboratory operations, particularly material science or chemistry. 
• Significant* experience with the installation, safe operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Experience with the procurement of various laboratory equipment, apparatus and consumables. 
• Experience with the design, modification, set-up, risk assessment and launch of new experimental set-ups or equipment. 

Assets:

•  Recent experience in setting up new laboratory spaces, including developing and implementing standard operating procedures, and health and safety programs.

*Note : Significant experience is defined by a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Reliability Status

Must have and retain the physical capacity to lift, move or carry heavy objects, crouch and bend, and work research laboratory environments handling various chemical classes and categories.

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• Ability to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment according to workplace environmental, health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Ability to operate, maintain, train others, and develop specialized equipment and techniques related to one or more of the following: materials chemistry, characterization, mechatronics, smart materials, 3D printing, powders synthesis, design/fabrication, machining or prototyping. 
• Ability to coordinate operations of multi-user laboratory, including equipment upkeep, inventory management, and resource allocation.
• Ability to identify, procure, and commission routine and complex laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to write reports,protocols, procedures, and proposals in English.
• Knowledge of finance and procurement principles, policies and procedures would be considered an asset.

• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 3)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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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 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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• 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.
• In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience) by providing concrete examples.
• 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 (21016) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 343-596-8193
Closing Date: 24 April, 2024- 11:59 Eastern Time

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