Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

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 an Engineer (Research Council Officer (RCO)) in Advanced and Digital Manufacturing to support the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre in Winnipeg. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Engineer activities in support of program area objectives include:

• Advance NRC expertise in the field of additive manufacturing through the identification, execution, and management of engineering projects that are additions to the existing body of knowledge within the Additive Manufacturing discipline;
• Apply design expertise, engineering process and best professional practices to resolve problems relevant to additive manufacturing technologies;
• Engage stakeholders and clients by identifying opportunities, participating in business development and marketing activities as an engineering discipline leader, and building collaborations with local, national and international organizations;
• Plan and execute innovative tests and experiments to support Advanced Manufacturing Program objectives; and
• Develop numerical and graphical models to optimize engineering solutions and contribute to research and technology development.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience troubleshooting and problem solving related to engineering design and testing;
• Experience with mechanical design and integration into existing equipment;
• Experience with prototype fabrication and design validation;
• Experience with industrial control systems and industrial field bus communications; and
• Experience planning and executing engineering/scientific test projects.

Condition of Employment

 Reliability Status

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

• Knowledge in designing for metal additive manufacturing processes, including process control, industrial automation and system integration;
• Strong investigative skills to determine requirements, identify dependencies,  generate designs, and critically evaluate alternatives for machine modification;
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex system interactions;
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices;
• Strong oral and written communication skills to convey and interpret requirements, constraints, and limitations, and to support documentation of work progress;
• Understands practical constraints, limitations, as well as opportunities, of different manufacturing techniques with a strong emphasis on design for manufacture; and
• Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD an asset.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research

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Compensation

Rates under review

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
• ​A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Candidates must use their cover letter to demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
• 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.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.