Optical assistant Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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City : Ottawa

OrganizationalUnit : Metrology Research Centre

Classification : TO-3

Tenure : Term

Duration : 2 years

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.

Note : This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied there is no need to re-apply.

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The Role

We are looking for a Technical Officer Optical Spectroscopy to support the Photometry and Spectrophotometry (P&S) team of the Metrology Research Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity Excellence Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent will be responsible for the general maintenance of an optical spectroscopy laboratory and support routine optical characterization measurements (e.g. Raman photoluminescence spectroscopy FTIR spectrophotometry microscopy hyperspectral imaging etc) on nanostructured and semiconductor samples.

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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

A Bachelors Degree or College Diploma in Physics or Engineering with emphasis in optics.

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Experience

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required; and

Must be able to independently work in a laboratory environment in a safe manner

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria :

Technical Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile : Research Technician / Technologist

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Compensation

From $66126to $91012per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan comprehensive health and dental coverage disability and life insurance office closure at the end of December and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

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Closing Date : 30 June 2025- 23 : 59 Eastern Time

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 66126 - 91012