Instrumentation or Mechanical Technologist

C-FER has an immediate opening for a full-time entry- or intermediate-level Instrumentation, Mechanical or Materials Technologist reporting to the Lab Operations Technical Leader and / or Lead Technical Specialist in our Testing Division. The successful candidate will support a team of engineers and technologists in our Structures, Fluids and Severe Environment teams, who work with Canadian and International operators to develop and evaluate novel technologies for the most challenging non-standard engineering applications. The successful candidate will be expected to safely assist in setting up, commissioning, and performing full-scale destructive testing of complex experiments.

This position will be primarily based in C-FER’s Main Edmonton location (200 Karl Clark Road), although travel to C-FER’s East Edmonton location (3712 Roper Road) is also often required. The successful candidate will typically be working indoors during normal business hours (from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.); however, there may be an occasional requirement to perform overtime, shift work or field work, depending on project needs.

What’s in it for you? We offer comprehensive benefits (extended health and dental), company-matched pension , 14 paid Earned Days Off , three weeks’ vacation (minimum) to start, 11 paid STAT holidays , Personal Wellness Spending Account , challenging hands-on work conducted indoors , work / life balance with a Monday-Friday daytime schedule working primarily within the City of Edmonton , as well as an array of training and development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists the team in the set up and execution of diverse and complex custom laboratory tests.
• Completes the safe planning, set up, commissioning, and execution of various full-scale destructive tests, including specimen preparation, data acquisition system set up, and general assembly activities.
• Installs and verifies test instruments and devices needed for data acquisition.
• Reviews and creates test fixture, test assembly and P&ID drawings.
• Troubleshoots process and equipment-related problems.
• Summarizes test results and observations and contributes to technical reports.
• Operates and performs maintenance on sophisticated test equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes :

If you believe you are qualified for this position, please forward your resume together with a cover letter and a copy of your unofficial transcripts in one PDF document quoting Competition No. 26-001 to careers@cfertech.com. This position will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted.