Field Electronics Technologist
Natural Resources Canada · Several cities · EL05 · Open to the public
Open February 20 to March 6, 2026
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Field Electronics Technologist
Natural Resources Canada - Geoscience and Earth Monitoring Sector - Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation - Canadian Hazards Information Service
Closing date: March 6, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
RSN26J-095296-000616
2026-RSN-EA-GEMS-667479
Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Ottawa (Ontario)
$80,772 to $100,029 - These positions may be entitled to an additional allowance per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive. Vacation Travel Assistance may also be provided.
EL-05
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.
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- Operational Requirements
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
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About the position
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has responsibility to continuously monitor, investigate, and report on natural hazards such as earthquakes and space weather events that occur in Canada and operates seismic, geodetic, and space weather monitoring stations across Canada in this capacity. The findings and alerts contribute to the safety of Canadians and critical infrastructure operations.NRCan, through the Canadian Hazards Information Service (CHIS), is looking to support operation of these monitoring stations by adding members to an existing national-scale Field Operations team. This role encompasses a wide range of tasks including the design, construction, and operation of electronic equipment and geophysical monitoring instruments at remote stations throughout Canada, including the northernmost regions, as well as overseas. Main responsibilities will include station maintenance, remotely monitoring the transmission of data from the stations to CHIS data acquisition hubs and promptly taking corrective actions to ensure operational needs are met. Diverse and multi-faceted duties provide opportunity for expanding knowledge and expertise in a wide range of subjects.
The immediate need is to fill two 5-year term, English Essential positions in Ottawa, ON or Yellowknife, NWT.A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, language requirements/ profile(s), security requirements, conditions of employment and for various locations.
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Conditions of employment
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► Willing and able to drive field vehicles (including trucks, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles).
► Willing and able to travel via helicopter, boat and small aircraft.
► Willing and able to work in confined spaces and on high towers.
► Willing to work overtime as required for operations such as during field work and on weekends.
► Willing and able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 32kg, such as car batteries, over variable terrain.
► Valid driver’s license (Class 5 or Class G equivalent).
► Medical certificate (arranged by Natural Resources Canada at the time of hire).
► Must be willing and able to relocate to the position location.
You need (essential for the job)
The employer-approved alternative is as follows:
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.Note: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.
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► Designing, developing, testing, and repairing electronic equipment, such as working prototypes, monitoring instruments, communication devices and power supplies.
► Significant* experience performing manual labour and working with hand and power tools.*Significant will be assessed on the basis of the scope, recent nature, complexity and diversity of the work performed.
**Extensive is defined as at least 3 years of experience.
► Knowledge of computer networking and data telemetry via mobile, ethernet, satellite and radio
► Knowledge of power supplies, such as AC to DC, DC to AC, photovoltaic.
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.
► Effective interpersonal skills
► Sound judgment
►Initiative
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
► Experience operating snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and driving with trailers.
► Planning, organizing logistics, such as complex field trips, and documenting the process using spreadsheets or project planning software.
► Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.