Laboratory Technician

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You must clearly demonstrate, by answering the screening questions, how you meet the essential educational criteria and, if applicable, the asset experience criteria.

Duties

The individual will provide technical support and assistance services to technologists and engineers in electronic assembly and mounting, integration, acquisition, testing and operation of laboratory equipment. They will be responsible for ensuring the proper operation of laboratory equipment and identifying the necessary health and safety aspects and elements of the infrastructure. They will also support technological and scientific demonstration campaigns.

Work environment

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Besides being a stimulating environment, the Canadian Space Agency offers several interesting amenities:
• gym (badminton, squash, exercises classes);
• library;
• daycare;
• cafeteria;
• free parking.

LOCATION: Please note that the position to be filled is located in Saint-Hubert and that services must be provided on site despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fill a Laboratory Technician position immediately. A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates will be created to fill the same or similar positions with varying language, tenure and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Obtained a Diploma* from a recognized college, CEGEP or technical institute, in electronics or physics engineering techniques.
*Acceptable diplomas are:
- Diploma of Collegial Studies;
- Attestations of College Studies; and
- College Diploma.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the operating principles and maintenance techniques of a wide range of electronic laboratory equipment.
Basic knowledge of electronic circuit theory.
Basic knowledge of approaches, methods, techniques, tools, software and solutions in the field of mechanical, electrical and electronic technologies.
Basic knowledge of laboratory installation solutions and technologies.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.

ABILITIES:
Manual thoroughness and dexterity.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

SKILLS:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Please demonstrate all qualifications that you believe you meet.

EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of work experience in a laboratory in electronics, robotics or physics.

At least one (1) year of work experience acquired in the space field.

At least one (1) year of experience in assembling electronic circuits.
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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a more diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-indentifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and availability to travel in Canada or abroad.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Vaccination: All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

All of the information gathered throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, could be used to evaluate applicants.

People are entitled to participate to the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

We will accept applications online only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews and reference checks.

Depending on the number of applicants, departmental needs or human resource plans, volume management strategies may be applied such as top-down selection and/or setting a cut-off point (higher score).

You will be required to provide your proof of education later in the process.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. 
 
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site.  This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring.  Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation. 

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.