Maintenance Technician, GMP Biologics

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: Montréal 

Organizational Unit: Human Health Therapeutics 

Classification: TO-3 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: English or French

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.

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the operation of the GMP Biologic team for our new Clinical Trial Material Facility with the Human Health Therapeutics (HHT) Research Centre. The Maintenance Technician would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Technician are preventive maintenance and corrective actions related to equipment (process and supporting) and utilities of Clinical Trial Material Facility (CTMF). Calibration activities could be taken into consideration.

Main challenges are:

• Diagnose, repair and perform preventive maintenance of production equipment and mechanical systems of certain analytical instruments and warehouse equipment. Perform daily inspections of mechanical systems;  
• Provide technical support to GMP production, GMP activities and participate in engineering runs and validation of equipment and systems. In case of failure, informs manager and documents non-conformities, investigates and determines efficient CAPAs to avoid recurrence;
• Accompany outside contractors to supervise their work. Ensures proper documentation and quality of work performed that contracted installation and maintenance services are performed to satisfactory specifications;
• Actively participates in shutdown activities (shutdown of production activities to allow for maintenance of utilities and re-certification of certain process and supporting equipment) and subsequent restart;
• Write/assist in the preparation of maintenance plans for new equipment and utilities, revise existing maintenance plans as per GMP and applicable change control procedures;
• Prepare annual maintenance schedules based on facility equipment and utilities list, manufacturers recommendations, GMP requirements and current industry standards;
• Operate mechanical systems and building utilities (Purified water, water for injection (WFI), compressed air system, Effluent treatment system etc.).

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 or diploma of professional studies from a technical institution in electro-mechanics, mechanics or industrial maintenance. 

A relevant combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Professional Provincial Government certification (ex: Class C for electro-mechanics) could be an asset.
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience working as a maintenance technician in a GMP manufacturing environment, troubleshooting manufacturing process problems.

Assets:

• Experience in automation;
• Experience with industrial PLC ladder logic and HMI programming language.

Condition of Employment

• Secret (II); and
• Must be able to handle/lift 20kg.

Language Requirements

English or French

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements;
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance software;
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge;
• Knowledge of safety standards;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment; and
• Knowledge of clean utilities would be an asset.

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support – Teamwork (Level 2)
• Technology support – Initiative (Level 2)
• Technology support – Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support – Results orientation (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

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Compensation

Rates under review

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
• 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 (21591) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : — 

Closing Date: 14 March 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.