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Mechanical Technologist, Uplands Facilities Group - Wind Tunnels (23792)

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Job Location drjobs

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 66126 - 91012

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) 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

OrganizationalUnit:Aerospace

Classification:TO-3

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements:English

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

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the National Research Council (NRC)recently named one of Canadas 2025 Top Employers for Young People a 2025 Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canadas Best Employers!

As Canadas leading research and technology organization our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canadas future and the world.

At the NRC youll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. Youll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly youll discover whats possible within you as you grow make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career discover your possible at the NRC.

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Technologist to perform operations and maintenance in the facilities of the Aerospace Research Centre. The Mechanical Technologist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will play an important role within a team of Mechanical Technologists serving the Aerodynamics Laboratory (AL). The work will be conducted at the Uplands Campus facilities. Responsibilities will include carrying out compressor and cooling tower operations facility equipment maintenance and test preparations.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate a large compressor (11250 HP ten-stage radial flow) and associated drying and cooling systems. You will safely perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of large mechanical equipment such as hydraulic pumps heat exchangers water treatment systems valves etc. You will also be required to perform mechanical test preparation duties for the ALs 1.5 m and 9 m wind tunnels.

The successful candidate will be expected to effectively perform troubleshooting of main and auxiliary equipment conduct routine repairs and properly communicate and report operational and maintenance issues.

This position will be of interest to someone who enjoys learning about and operating machinery; has the ability to learn and desire to be taught the fundamentals of science and mechanics related to the equipment; and works well as part of a world-class team to deliver quality service.

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

Certificate or diploma from a post-secondary school in a Mechanical Trade or Mechanical Technician / Technologist program.

A relevant combination of education and experience may also be considered.

For information oncertificates and diplomas issued abroad please see Degree equivalency

Please direct your questions with therequisition number (23792) to:

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Closing Date: 25 June 2025 - 23:59 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.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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