BWXT Medical Ltd. is a trusted source for the development and manufacture of nuclear medicine for biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical companies and academia partners. Headquartered in Kanata, Ontario, BWXT Medical Ltd. employs over 300 highly-skilled people in Kanata and Vancouver, British Columbia.

BWXT Medical is recruiting for a Development Technician - Temporary at our production facility in Kanata, ON.

Employment Type: Temporary - 12 month term

Location: On-site. 447 March Road, Kanata, ON

Work Schedule: Evening and/or Night and/or Weekend Shifts Required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in troubleshooting, custom maintenance and repairs, project activities and research technical support and development. Assembles equipment and runs tests & experiments. Assists in commissioning new processes, products, equipment and facilities.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Assists in troubleshooting equipment and facilities. Assists in custom maintenance and repairs of equipment.

• Performs tasks associated with process technical support and new process or product development projects as directed.

• Assembles equipment, runs and performs experiments to established drawings, specifications and procedures. Gathers data for analysis and reports results.

• Provides technical advices as directed.

• Assists on consulting jobs.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Technologist diploma (3-year) plus 3 years of relevant technical experience.

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to build processes and equipment from designs.

• Must be able to read and comprehend drawings, schematics, specifications and technical literature.

• Demonstrated capability to write technical documentation.

• Must be resourceful, creative and objective.

• Be knowledgeable about radiation and industrial hazards and the techniques to reduce these hazards.

• Be familiar with company organization, practices, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have good manual dexterity and grip strength.

• Push and pull hand carts with a force of up to 25kgs on an occasional basis.

• Lift up to 5kgs on a frequent basis and 10kgs on an occasional basis.

• Work with arms/hands on a frequent basis.

• This position requires the successful completion of a Health & Hygiene medical assessment, vision screen and hearing test as a pre-employment condition.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Nuclear Energy Worker - frequently works with radioactive materials and processes.

• Works in laboratory and production environment, subject to laboratory and industrial safety and health hazards while performing processes and procedures.

• May require overtime.

Why join BWXT Medical?

• Work within the growing and exciting nuclear medicine industry as well as with highly skilled employees.

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

• Collaborative work environment… and so much more!

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Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world. We are People Strong. Innovation Driven.

BWXT Medical Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record suspended or any other category protected by federal law.

BWXT Medical Ltd is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.