Entry Level Instrumentation Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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.

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to join our research laboratory team specializing in ion sources and beam transport systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of complex electronic and electromechanical systems used in the particle accelerator research.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Support regular preventive maintenance activities for all laboratory equipment
• Perform routine inspections of power supplies, diagnostic instruments, vacuum components, PLCs and control systems
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, and mechanical faults through systematic analysis; repair or replace defective parts
• Address thermal management issues in high-power equipment
• Assist with installation of new ion sources, beamlines, and support systems
• Monitor temperatures in thermal management systems

Instrumentation & Testing

• Employ diagnostic tools to measure electrical parameters
• Perform insulation resistance testing with megohmmeters (meggers) and high-potential (hi-pot) testers
• Analyze digital and analog signals using oscilloscopes
• Calibrate diagnostic devices and associated instruments for ion sources and beam transport systems

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain comprehensive technical records, schematics, and repair logs
• Communicate technical issues and progress effectively to team members
• Develop technical documentation for lab procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and component replacements

Specific

• Provides moderately complex technical support for the electrostatic beamlines and stable ion sources

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• May provide guidance and assistance to entry level technicians

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit theory
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Knowledge of control systems and PLC operation
• Experience with soldering techniques for precision electronics
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, DraftSight)
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, attention to detail and prioritization
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER (NEW):

Some work will require access to exclusion areas where there are activated components. The position requires the incumbent to be trained as a NEW. This is required to access and work in areas that are limited to NEWs, as well as for planning and conducting work in radiation environments. This training will be provided by TRIUMF to the successful candidate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A diploma in electronics or electrical engineering technology or a similar diploma from a technical institute.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience after technical certification
• Certification in electronics repair or industrial maintenance preferred
• Background in high-voltage, electronics and vacuum systems beneficial

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary: $59,925.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Hours per week:

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwmkwym (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.