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Technical Officer, Thermometry and Radiometry Priority will 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: Metrology Research Centre
Classification: TO-3
Tenure: Continuing
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 The role We are looking for a Technical Officer to support our Thermometry and Radiometry team within the Metrology Research Centre. The Technical Officer, Thermomety and Radiometry would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The Metrology Research Centre is Canada’s national metrology institute and, as such, realizes the measurement units of the SI system and disseminates them to government and industrial clients. The Thermometry and Radiometry Team is responsible for the realization and disseminations of temperature and optical power.
The Technical Officer provides technical support (electrical, electronic, computer, mechanical, organizational, logistical, and other), and systems oversight in projects and in operations of the Thermometry and Radiometry team.
We are looking for a hands-on person who is passionate about technology and will be proficient in a physics lab setting. They will perform calibration services for internal and external clients, and support the Thermometry and Radiometry team’s research and development activities.
This work includes performing calibrations, processing results, and preparing reports. Calibrations are carried out using robotic and automated instruments with some executed manually. The successful candidate will support the continual improvement of measurement services and capabilities through modification of existing equipment and measurement processes, automation, as well as through software enhancement.



In addition the technical officer will provide support for research and development activities in Thermometry and Radiometry and aid in the development of precision instrumentation.
You will:
Set up and troubleshoot experiments, experimental equipment and calibration apparatus;
Develop and maintain computer interfacing and programs to communicate with electronic equipment and data acquisition systems;
Calibrate and validate internal and external client equipment;
Help design, construct and maintain advanced, custom electronic and mechanical equipment for scientific and measurement apparatus;
Acquire and analyse data, report results and keep records;
Work with internal and external clients to arrange and schedule calibration services;
Revise and maintain the quality system documents of the team;
Work with other team members to schedule equipment maintenance and validation.
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 College diploma (technologist) or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or in Physics.
An equivalent combination of experience and education including technical degrees may also be considered.
Experience working in a laboratory setting and with equipment found in physics or physical engineering labs, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, vacuum systems, etc;
Experience in general programming and computer interfacing and control of instruments by computer;
Experience in planning and executing basic experiments, analyzing data, communicating results orally and in writing;
Experience working independently and in teams on simultaneous projects;
Basic experience in optics and/or optical detectors; and
Basic experience in electronics including design, layout, part specification, construction, testing and troubleshooting.
Experience in the following are assets:
Experience with LabView and Python;
Experience with basic mechanical design;




Experience with quality systems (for example ISO/IEC 17025).
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 data acquisition systems and components;
Solid knowledge of laboratory measurement devices;
Solid knowledge of programming languages;
Basic knowledge of general electronics;
Ability to identify problems with experimental techniques and/or approaches and suggest solutions;
Ability to troubleshoot complex experimental apparatus; and
Ability to design, construct and maintain advanced equipment for scientific apparatus.
Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 1)
Research Technician/Technologist - Client focus (Level 2)
Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 1)
Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 1)
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 In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
A pre-qualified listmay 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 secure 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 (25379) to:
Closing Date: 15 September 2026- 23:59 Eastern Time
*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC

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