ATG Nuclear Ventilation Technician

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

Are you a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Mechatronics Technologist, or experienced HVAC/Controls Technician with 7+ years of hands‑on experience?

You could be a great fit if you bring:

Advanced mechanical & HVAC expertise:  Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, improve, and calibrate complex HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, compressed air, and domestic water systems supporting specialized scientific facilities

Controls & instrumentation expertise:  Work with HVAC controls, electromechanical systems, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems to maintain reliable building and ventilation system operation

Technical problem-solving:  Diagnose complex mechanical and operational issues, apply independent judgment, and develop practical solutions using current standards, technical knowledge, and specialized techniques

Calibration & testing skills:  Perform testing and calibration of sensors, instrumentation, and system components, and prepare and maintain procedures to support reliable system performance

Technical leadership & mentorship:  Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians and employees, and oversee work to ensure equipment is operated and maintained correctly

Strong communication & hands‑on skills:  Bring strong written and verbal communication, practical mechanical aptitude, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in challenging situations

Why TRIUMF?

Work on unique scientific facilities and specialized nuclear ventilation systems supporting Canada's national laboratory

Join a collaborative team of technicians, engineers, scientists, and technical professionals

Apply your mechanical, HVAC, controls, and instrumentation expertise to complex and technically challenging systems

Contribute to system improvements and projects that support critical research infrastructure

Build your expertise through hands‑on experience, technical learning, and mentorship

Work in a safety-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to advanced scientific and technical operations

BASIC FUNCTION:
This is a fully qualified and expert Technician tasked with the maintenance, repair, improvement and calibration of the nuclear ventilation systems and related components and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independently carries out a variety of assignments that include the maintenance, repair and calibration of the nuclear ventilation system and components

Provides direction and oversight for proper operation and improvements of the ventilation and control systems

Maintenance and repair of building systems such as ventilation, heating, domestic water and compressed air systems

Contributes to design changes and improvements to the nuclear ventilation system, in consultation with engineers

Prepares and maintains work procedures for testing and calibration

Demonstrates and instructs users in the usage and operation of the nuclear ventilation…