Operations Manager
Job Location:
Fredericton - Canada
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Job Summary
Closing Date: June 19 2026 at 4:00 PM
Nanocomposites and Mechanics Laboratory (Mechanical Engineering)
UNBs Nanocomposites and Mechanics Laboratory (NCM Lab) is located in the Mechanical Engineering department of the Faculty of Engineering. Guided by the core principle of delivering world-class engineering education leveraged with cutting-edge fundamental and applied research in materials science & engineering advanced manufacturing robotics & control fluids & heat transfer biomedical and bioengineering the department is the house of the Canadian Alliance for Cold Spray Technology (CACST) a unique research facility in Canada. The lab actively engages in collaborative partnerships with universities industries research organizations and not-for-profits to support training undergraduate & graduate research students postdoctoral fellows and research professionals.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full -time 1 Year Term Fredericton On-Campus
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $53482- $69514 per annum (based on 36.25 hours per week)
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Director of the Nanocomposites and Mechanics Laboratory the Operations Manager works closely with the director of the lab on a mission to fulfill the research equipment operational needs in a safe and secure environment along the way supporting day-to-day experimental scheduling of the infrastructure to accomplish both academic research and industry project demands.
- Ensure safe and scheduled operation of research/innovation infrastructure technologies located at the UNB COREhub including but not limited to a high-pressure cold spray (HPCS) system high-pressure nitrogen gas trailer high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) system assortment of gas packs gas atomization system high-energy mechanical alloying (HE-MA) system powered grit blasting system radio-frequency plasma system dust collector unit industrial robot spray booth and particle tracking systems.
- Develop standard operating protocols (SOP) and safe training modules.
- Manage inventory of materials consumables parts & components to keep the infrastructure operation seamlessly.
- Learn and implement software programs to support operations of robot particles tracking systems and the spray guns.
- Control operational hazards related to powder manufacturing spray coatings and component building.
- Train students/researchers technicians for safe work experience.
- Actively participate in professional development training upgrading and knowledge expansion.
- Complete regular scheduled and preventative maintenance and timely calibration of infrastructure.
- Liaise with the UNB Facilities Management (FM) office to ensure the safe operations of infrastructure.
- Plan coordinate and execute the monthly hazardous waste disposal of residual powders and other materials.
- Provide research support to NCM Lab undergraduate interns academic thesis/project students postdoctoral fellows and research personnel (faculty visiting researchers) and innovation projects to meet deliverables on time.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelors degree in mechanical/materials/metallurgical engineering.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a research laboratory environment or a related field.
- Background in coatings deposition technologies and knowledge in their characterization is required.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Experience with facility infrastructure management with oversight of construction and health and safety would be considered an asset.
- Prior collaboration experience with industry would be considered an asset.
- A strong technical aptitude.
- Ability to stay up to date with industry trends/concepts and investigative procedures.
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
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