Mechanical Technician Cryogenics

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover TRIUMF Canadas particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMFs diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers engineers technicians tradespeople staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Support technical activities in the Cryogenics group in an emerging level role

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to the Cryogenics supervisor and works within a team environment in the Accelerator Systems Department.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides troubleshooting/support for the online Cryogenic systems primarily in Helium Recovery Facility (HRF) but can also support activities in other TRIUMF cryogenic systems
Provides support including hardware/system design for lab focussed R&D within the TRIUMF Cryogenics group

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Individual contributor role with no requirement for line leadership of others
May provide guidance training and mentorship to other employees within the job area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Technical certification in mechanical technology and a minimum of 1 year of professional experience post-graduation
Requires broad knowledge in the area of expertise including approaches and technical concepts

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $59925 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

37.5

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

March 11 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

Equity diversity and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the voices of our employees students partners and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

Required Experience:

Discover TRIUMF Canadas particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate ...