Overview
We are looking for a Senior Lead to support the Design and Fabrication Services Branch. The Senior Lead would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The ideal candidate would be a toolmaker precision machinist or a mechanical engineering technologist with experience leading a small multi-disciplinary team in a machine / fabrication shop environment. This candidate would be comfortable interacting with clients and managing multiple fabrication projects with focus on meeting commitments. He or she would also be able to function autonomously with his or her team since the majority of NRC Design and Fabrication Services are located in Winnipeg.
The position is required to assist the St. John’s Fabrication Supervisor in developing and managing the daily operations of the new Winnipeg fabrication shop which provides machining, welding and assembly services to researchers in the field of advanced manufacturing.
The Senior Lead functionally supervises a group of 2 or 3 employees by managing the workload and by providing technical advices to the fabrication team and their clients. As the main point of contact for the shop, the Senior Lead interacts with clients to understand their requirements and priorities. A significant part of the job is to manage several projects often under tight schedule and to address priority conflicts. The Senior Lead is also responsible for all aspect of health and safety related to shop environment as well as the shop improvement by introducing new technologies.
The Design and Fabrication Services Branch (DFS) is the National Research Council’s principal design and fabrication organization supporting research and innovation by enabling the NRC research and engineering facilities through the timely delivery of precision mechanical prototype equipment and apparatus in line with the overall strategic direction of NRC.
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
College diploma with approved apprentice training in tool-making, precision machining, general machining or mechanical engineering.
Preference may be given to candidates possessing a certification of qualification in a precision fabrication trade or in Project Management.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience
Extensive experience as a working level technician in one of the disciplines of tool-making or precision machining;
Significant experience leading technical teams including planning, estimating, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work;
Significant experience dealing with clients with multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines.
Significant experience managing projects.
Basic experience with 3D printing process.
Significant experience working with CAD-CAM software.
- Basic – a few months and up to 2 years
- Significant – 2 to 6 years
- Extensive – 7 years or more
An equivalent combination of formal relevant training and extensive experience relevant to the position responsibilities may be considered.
Condition of Employment
Secret (II)
Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, and must possess and retain the physical capabilities to perform the position which include but may not be limited to: crouching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, slinging, hoisting, ability to hear to diagnose mechanical troubles and handling heavy and bulky objects.
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
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing methods and methodologies for prototyping and limited production including use of CAD / CAM software.
Knowledge of 3D printing processes, additive and advanced manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to determine optimal manufacturing process flow from development of bills of material, tooling requirements, fixturing, programming and QA;
Ability to managing projects including estimating cost and scheduling;
Knowledge of Health and Safety standards and practices in a work shop environment.
Behavioural Competencies
Technology support – Client focus (Level 2)
Technology support – Communication (Level 2)
Technology support – Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
Technology support – Results orientation (Level 2)
Technology support – Teamwork (Level 3)
Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
Compensation
From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Notes
A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
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.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (18044) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 819-431-8570
Closing Date: 18 October 2022 – 23:59 Eastern Time