Junior Technician

Mandatory: Secret Security Clearance required
Location: Gatineau, Quebec.
Hours of Operation:9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Contract Period:2 years

Key Responsibilities:
The Contractor’s resource must perform tasks in support of QETE and its clients including DND and other government of Canada departments. The Contractor’s resource must apply relevant DND, CAF and government of Canada policies and information as defined in applicable documents such as codes, standards, specifications, and procedures. These tasks may include but are not limited to the following: 

Maintain laboratory facilities including: 
a. General housekeeping and storage of test articles 
b. Cleanliness of equipment work areas 
c. Maintenance of test equipment 
d. Identification of required repairs to equipment 
e. Conduct of repairs to equipment 
f. Identification of contracted support requirements for equipment maintenance.

Conduct laboratory test and evaluation activities including: 
a. Uniaxial testing on Instron and MTS load frame 
b. Hardness testing 
c. Microhardness testing 
d. Heat treatment of metals 
e. Charpy and Drop tower impact testing  
f. Microscopy and microstructure analysis for metals and non-metals 

Prepare metallographic samples for analysis including: 
a. Sectioning / cutting of large samples to appropriate size 
b. Mounting of sample in suitable mounting compound 
c. Polishing sample in accordance with standard metallographic practices 
d. Etching sample as required for detailed microstructural analysis 

Data recording and reporting from testing activities 
Manage calibration requirements for laboratory test equipment 
Participate in planning meetings related to testing and evaluation activities 
Assist with preparation of test reports 
Assist with drafting test procedures 
Manage sample/specimen intake and tracking through testing and reporting phase 
Assist with laboratory configuration, including moving laboratory furniture and test equipment 
Prepare and maintain test equipment and hazardous materials inventories and lists 
Maintain specifications and standards library 
Assist with cataloguing new equipment and products