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.

We are currently recruiting a Physicist whose ultimate primary responsibility will be to plan and set-up experiments within these facilities. The Physicist will work in tandem with other specialists and facility personnel to ensure the success of the rare-isotope science program at TRIUMF and will manage maintain operate and troubleshoot measurements with a wide assortment of detectors readout electronics and data acquisition systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with external users in the nuclear physics experimental program assisting with the preparation and operation of experiments

• Under the direction of the supervisor plan and set-up experiments within the nuclear physics experimental research program

• Maintain operate repair and plan the deployment of a suite of nuclear physics detectors within the ARIEL program.

• Work with various departments in Physical Science Division providing experiment-specific training as required through written documents on-the-job training and input and advice for planning experimental campaigns

• Perform light industrial mechanical and electrical tasks as required and performing all work safely and efficiently

• Procure monitor and manage the budget for the inventory of tools spare parts etc. needed for associated tasks

• Plan organize and effectively manage all tasks and project work

• Assist in preparing experimental safety reports

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Expected to provide guidance and assistance to more junior employees across multiple teams
• May provide guidance to students

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced level knowledge of nuclear physics
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of nuclear physics detectors techniques and simulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning organization and efficient time management.
• Experience with signal processing and data acquisition systems would be an asset
• Experience working with HV and UHV systems would be an asset
• Experience with CAD would be an asset
• Programming experience in C/ ROOT would be an asset

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

COMPENSATION:
Annual salary would be $91545.00 CAD plus our comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration and in the case of equal qualifications preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Position type:

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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:

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.