Technical Officer, Building Acoustics - TO-2 | |
| Job ID | 34-81-18-59-26-EF |
| Company | The National Research Council Of Canada |
| Location | Ottawa |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2019-03-15 |
| Posted Until | 2019-04-03 |
| Job Type | Fixed-term |
| Job Category | Construction |
| Description | |
| Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. We are looking for a vibrant and dynamic Technical Officer to support our Construction Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. The incumbent will be a member of a multidisciplinary team that designs, fabricates, documents and tests the sound transmission for full-scale building assemblies, in support of NRC’s research and development objectives and contracts. Under the functional supervision of a Project Manager (who may be a Research Officer or a more senior Technical Officer), the incumbent will be required to undertake the construction and the testing of full-scale experimental test assemblies; much of this work will be performed with little or no direct supervision. The incumbent will be expected to document the construction details. These responsibilities require a broad range of mechanical/construction skills and the application of basic technical knowledge of acoustical testing techniques and instrumentation. The incumbent will on occasion work as part of a team consisting either of other Technical Officers, or outside contractors retained for a specific task. In addition to fabricating specimens, the incumbent will be expected to perform acoustical tests in accordance with quality assurance procedures for each of the acoustical facilities. | |
| Salary | From $45,537 To $64,072 Per Annum. |
| Education Requirements | Education Secondary school or alternate combination of education and significant in-depth experience. |
| Essential Skills | Technical Competencies •Advanced knowledge of standard construction practices for building walls and floors for residential constructions. The knowledge must include the proper construction practices conforming to applicable building codes for typical timber or steel framed walls and floors. •Solid knowledge and expertise to capture pertinent aspects of specimen construction details are required. •Ability to use general office software |
| Experience | Experience •Experience with residential construction of new, single or multi-tenancy homes or residential renovations. •Experience constructing timber framed or steel framed walls and floors. •Experience in the use of proper construction practices conforming to applicable building codes and application guidelines. •Experience and safety training in the operation of forklift equipment and overhead cranes. •Experience as a carpenter would be considered an asset. •Experience operating computerized measurement systems in a laboratory setting would be considered an asset. |
| Languages | English |
| Work Settings | Condition of Employment: Reliability Status |
| Additional Skills | Behavioural Competencies •Technology support - Communication (Level 2) •Technology support - Initiative (Level 2) •Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2) •Technology support - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2) •Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2) |
| Other | Relocation Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives. Notes •A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period. •Working conditions consist of an environment that may include exposure to dirt, noise, odours extreme temperatures, and/or working in awkward conditions. Some heavy lifting may be required, as well as working in confined spaces, and at moderate heights. •NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements. •Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application. •The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times. As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Measures for accommodation are available to all candidates retained for further assessment. |
| How To Apply | Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (5777) to: E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Telephone: 613-998-6825 Closing Date: 3 April 2019 - 23:59 Eastern Time |
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