Technical Officer,Facility Leader Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Management

Tenure:

Term

Duration: Until 31 March 2028

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Work arrangements:

Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2026 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!6

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey.

From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Facility Leader to support the NRC’s Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre in Ottawa. The Facility Leader would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will work closely with researchers, facility operations staff, contractors, and vendors to maintain and advance the performance of NRC’s state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

The position plays a key role in ensuring that facilities are operated safely, efficiently and in alignment with project requirements, quality standards, budgets and client expectations.

If you’re a technically skilled, safety-minded professional, we’d like to hear from you.

The key responsibilities of the Facility Leader are the following:

Manages assigned facilities, laboratories and physical resources to maximize utilization, safety, cost efficiency and reliability.

Prepares annual budget requirements for facility operations and maintenance, managing assigned budgets, and supporting facility rate reviews and cost recovery.

Oversees maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair and installation of complex equipment, tools and instrumentation.

Provides functional supervision and guidance to facility coordinators, including workload planning, scheduling, coaching and follow-up.

Manages, oversees, or supports capital equipment acquisition and installation projects.

Develops, reviews, or validates technical instructions, protocols, standard operating procedures and laboratory set-ups.

Designs, plans, conducts and analyzes complex tests and experiments.

Interacts with clients, project managers, researchers, engineers, vendors and internal service groups to coordinate work and resolve issues.

Supports project planning, delivery, quality assurance, lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Develops tools and procedures in support of implementing NRC’s safety-related programs, such as the hazard prevention program (HPP).

Oversees or leads the implementation of specific health and safety programs.

Promotes and adheres to NRC’s established…

Technical Officer, Facility Leader