Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Construction
Classification: TO-4
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: English
Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).
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.
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
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.
We are looking for a Technical Officer to support our Construction Research Center. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
The successful candidate will play an important role within a team working towards Industrialized and Digitalized Construction.
The candidate will play a key role in advancing research and operations focused on construction digitalization, robotics, digital fabrication, and data-driven performance analysis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Technical Officer will contribute to the design, planning, execution, and analysis of complex experiments and tests, as well as the integration, management, and interpretation of technical and operational data.
The role will also involve data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization to support digital twin development and data integration across robotics, IoT, and BIM platforms.
The Technical Officer will help establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct productivity, efficiency, and maturity benchmarking for industrialized construction workflows. In addition, they will support the development of real-time analytics tools that enable predictive decision-making and process optimization within the lab and partner projects.
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:
College diploma in construction automation, robotics, mechatronics, or data engineering.
Additional training or certification in robotics automation, Building Information Modelling (BIM), IoT systems, or data analytics would be an asset.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Research Technician/Technologist
From $83,435 to $107,838 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25091) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Closing Date: 18 June 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.
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