Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Field Testing Technician

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Entry

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Radioactive Materials & Chemistry Services (RMC)

Reports to: Service Line Leader, Nuclear Waste & Chemistry

Hours per week: 40

Salary Range: $ 85,038.15

Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate.  Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

General Overview

The RMCS Field Testing Technician will provide technical specialist support for the RMCS Project Consulting team with specialized field testing. Using your practical experience work with a team dedicated to safely performing technical field work at client sites in Canada. Support RMCS Project scientists and engineers with new equipment design, building and testing. The technical areas are varied and driven by client needs but can include radioactive and tritium processes, emissions testing, and radiological sampling and measurement.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures.
• Perform operations in either the laboratory or at client sites under guidance from experienced staff.
• Work the majority of the time as a field technician and perform testing as part of an experienced team at client sites. Site work often requires extended periods of time away from home.
• Participate in testing, investigations, and technical studies for customers in multiple areas.
• Work as a laboratory technician building equipment and conducting tests.
• Prepare routine technical reports.
• Prepare, review, and update Technical Work Instructions.
• Maintain quality records.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following good safety and quality practices in all aspects of work performed.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum of a completed two (2) year college or university program in chemical technology or related area.
• Experience in applying chemistry and testing methods would be an asset.
• A demonstrated ability with hands-on tools, builds, and problem-solving.
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods.
• A demonstrated ability to work in a variety of technical areas and work independently or in a team environment.
• Must have a strong attention to details and a quality focus.
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• An understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safety best practices.
• Knowledge of radiological safety would be an asset.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.