Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$130k/yr
Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, wh…
Skills: Linux, Python, C, Software development, System administration
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$130k/yr
La priorité sera accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personne…
Skills: Linux, Python, C, Software development, System administration
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$65k–$140k/yr
Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, which is …
Skills: Thermal imaging, Sensor calibration, Data processing pipelines, Airborne data acquisition, Signal analysis
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$65k–$140k/yr
La priorité sera accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personnes racisées*.…
Skills: Thermal imaging, Sensor calibration, Data processing, Aerospace research, Optical correction
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$120k–$168k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Business development, Strategic partnership, Stakeholder engagement, Market intelligence, Construction codes
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$120k–$168k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Business development, Strategic planning, Market analysis, Stakeholder engagement, Contract negotiation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$136k–$176k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Strategic leadership, IT management, Human resources management, Digital transformation, Data engineering
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$136k–$176k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Strategic leadership, People management, IT service management, Digital transformation, Enterprise architecture
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$136k–$176k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Strategic leadership, IT management, Digital transformation, Data engineering, Project management
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$121k–$146k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Software engineering, Generative AI, Python, C#, HTML
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$121k–$146k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Software development, Generative AI, Python, C#, HTML
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$104k–$130k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Manufacturing Execution Systems, Semiconductor manufacturing, SQL, Relational databases, Data manipulation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$83k–$108k/yr
Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, which is …
Skills: Aircraft maintenance, Structural testing, Component testing, Material testing, Data acquisition systems
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$83k–$108k/yr
La priorité sera accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les personnes racisées*.…
Skills: Aircraft structures, Structural testing, Aircraft maintenance, Data acquisition, Servo-hydraulic systems
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$104k–$130k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Manufacturing Execution System, Semiconductor manufacturing, Relational databases, SQL, Data mining
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$84k–$140k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Applied cryptography, Post-quantum cryptography, Quantum computing, Privacy-preserving computing, Algorithm design
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$84k–$140k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Applied cryptography, Post-quantum cryptography, Cryptanalysis, Algorithm design, C
Quebec, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$72k–$85k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Emergency management, Emergency response planning, Training delivery, Communication, Public safety
Quebec, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$72k–$85k/yr
Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. * The Employment Equity Act, whi…
Skills: Emergency management, Risk assessment, Emergency response planning, Training delivery, Communication
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$130k/yr
La priorité peut être accordée aux groupes désignés au titre de l'équité en matière d'emploi suivants : les femmes, les Autochtones (Premières nations, Inuits et Métis), les personnes en situation de handicap* et les per…
Skills: Symfony, PHP, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Hybrid
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The incumbent will design, develop, and maintain in-house software and IT systems to support the Metrology Research Centre's time measurement and dissemination services. They will also collaborate with the team to deploy network-based time services and prepare technical documentation and analysis reports.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. Significant experience in Linux system administration, Python and C programming, and complex system troubleshooting is required.
Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons.
* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.
Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Metrology Research Centre
Classification: CS-3
Tenure: Term
Duration: 2 years
Language Requirements: English
Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).
At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have important connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. Alternative work arrangements may also be considered to accommodate candidates as required. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.
Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!
As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.
At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey. From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.
We are looking for a Application Development and Systems Specialist to support our Metrology Research Centre (NRC-METRO). The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
We, at the NRC Frequency and Time (F&T) group, are responsible for realising the second, the SI unit of time, and maintaining and disseminating the Official Time for Canada. In support of this work, the F&T team conducts research and development of primary and secondary frequency standards, and frequency comparison and dissemination methods.
The majority of F&T R&D and Services are computerised and automated and involve significant IT infrastructure and software base. The primary role will be to contribute to the support and development of F&T automated systems and services.
The challenge will be to work collaboratively with F&T team and NRC services to develop software tools and IT systems to support NRC Time measurements, analysis and dissemination and contribute to F&T capabilities development at one of the leading metrology institutes in the world. The activities will include:
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Reliability Status
For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles: Research Technician/Technologist; Technology Support
From $103,911 to $130,061 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (25334) to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 343-575-9808
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home. Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected ********************************************************* Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays. Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
Offices: 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, CA
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research and technology organization. Working with our partners, we're delivering a national platform for innovation. We conduct research, support small and medium-sized companies to help them scale up and compete and we connect Canadian innovators to leading R&D capabilities. We also enable cross-sector partnership and collaboration here at home. Terms of use: https://nrc.canada.ca/en/corporate/contact-us/stay-connected ********************************************************* Le Conseil national de recherches Canada (CNRC) est la plus grande organisation de recherche et de technologie du gouvernement du Canada. Nous fournissons, en collaboration avec nos partenaires, une plateforme nationale pour l'innovation. Nous faisons de la recherche, nous soutenons les PME pour les aider à prendre de l'expansion et à être concurrentielles. Nous mettons les innovateurs canadiens en contact avec des capacités de R D de pointe et favorisons également les partenariats et la collaboration intersectoriels ici au pays. Conditions d'utilisation : https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/organisation/contactez-nous/restez-branches
Offices: 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, CA
