Plant Growth Facility Maintenance LeaderWe’re looking for a Plant Growth Facility Maintenance Leader to support NRC’s Aquatic and Crop Resource Development (ACRD) Research Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for the preventive and reactive maintenance of NRC’s Plant Growth Facilities (PGF), a complex network of controlled‑environment systems supporting advanced plant research.ResponsibilitiesMaintain the facility work site, equipment, and tools, and recommend corrective actions for non‑serviceable items. Ensure technical logs, records, regulatory documentation, and inventories are complete and accurate.Monitor and troubleshoot issues affecting facility systems and growth chambers, including refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and integrated control systems. Initiate and perform repairs or coordinate corrective actions with NRC facility staff, stakeholders, or contracted trades personnel.Develop a facility preventative maintenance schedule, contribute to project planning, and annual maintenance budget development. Prepare estimates and procure goods and services required for the PGF, ensuring adherence to fiscal limits and NRC procurement policies.Validate technical instructions and protocols for various laboratory setups, identify issues, and develop solutions. Prepare work sites, select materials, and assemble or fabricate recent equipment, devices, or systems when required.Perform regular calibration and performance verification of equipment and instrument sensors. Prepare detailed calibration and maintenance reports and maintain comprehensive records of upgrades, tests, and analyses to ensure operational reliability.Promote and adhere to NRC’s health, safety, and environmental standards. Participate in hazard identification, risk assessment,



and mitigation planning. Report safety and environmental concerns and propose improvements to enhance workplace safety and compliance.QualificationsEducation: Technical diploma of at least 2 or 3 years in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, HVAC/R Technology, Industrial Maintenance/Millwright, Building Systems Technology, Electrical with Red Seal Electrician, or Instrumentation Technician.Certification: Must hold a valid Saskatchewan Journeyperson Certification or interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). One or more trade certifications or eligibility for licensing in Saskatchewan is desirable.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience in maintaining controlled‑environment systems may be considered.Experience: 2–3+ years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in research, biotech, greenhouse, or controlled‑environment facilities, including at least two of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and environmental control systems.Experience: Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing laboratory or facility equipment, supported by root‑cause analysis, interpretation of technical drawings/schematics, and application of compliance standards.Experience: Coordinating and communicating across diverse teams, including internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.Experience: Documentation and compliance reporting,



including preventive maintenance records, calibration logs, change control, deviation reporting, scheduling, and regulatory documentation using a computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Condition of employment: Reliability status – verification of background information over 5 years. Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks including lifting up to 22 kg, standing, climbing ladders, and working in dusty, wet, noisy and varying temperature conditions.Language: English proficiency.Assessment CriteriaTechnical competencies:Knowledge of environmental control systems, plant growth and tissue culture chambers, and their components.Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices for HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, or plumbing equipment.Knowledge of maintenance programs, asset lifecycles, assessment, documentation, and reliability engineering.Knowledge of regulatory compliance and trade governance; ability to develop, validate and explain safety or technical procedures.Behavioural competencies:Teamwork (Level 1)Initiative (Level 2)Client focus (Level 1)Results orientation (Level 2)Compensation and BenefitsFrom $66,126 to $91,012 per annum.Benefits include 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 well‑being throughout your career.EEO StatementPriority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.Candidates are asked to self‑declare when applying to this hiring process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Officer - Plant Growth Facilities Maintenance Leader - C$66,126 - C$91,012 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 NRC
📍 Winnipeg