Radio Frequency and High Voltage Technologist
The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules, and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions.
Canadian Light Source Inc. CLSI is now accepting applications for a full-time Radio Frequency and High Voltage Power Supply (RF&HV) Technologist position. This is a permanent position.
Reporting to the RF and High Voltage (HV) Lead, the Radio Frequency and High Voltage (RF&HV) Technologist is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating CLS Facility equipment, particularly the RF and Magnet power supplies, power converters and related equipment.
Duties:
- Tests, controls, commissions, installs, troubleshoots, modifies, maintains, conditions, and adjusts pulsed and continuous low and high voltage power supplies, power converters, and associated electronic equipment
- Monitors equipment operation and accelerator systems, identifies issues, researches solutions and contributes to the planning of maintenance.
- Builds, installs, modifies, maintains and tests control and other electronic equipment used in power supplies and facility accelerator systems. Depending upon education, experience and expertise, the candidate may also provide input to the electronics design/development activities, preparation of preventative maintenance, operations procedures, and test procedures.
- Other duties as assigned covering the RF/HV systems
- On-call duties and shift work will be required
Qualifications:
- Minimum of Grade 12. Post-secondary education from a colleges, technical institution, or vocational institute, with certificate or diploma in electronics or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years’ related experience or 4 years Canadian Light Source related experience
- Additional assets for this position would include:
- Proficiencies in electronic system construction, schematic capture and layout design using EDA software maintenance and troubleshooting
- A relevant journeyperson ticket
Salary, Benefits, and Perks:
This position falls within the scope of the Unifor Local 609 Collective Agreement. The annual starting salary for this position will be $89,433 and the current full annual salary range for the role is $89,433 to $104,644.
A comprehensive benefits package including supplemental health & dental, life insurance, pension plan (8% matching contribution by employer), health spending account ($250 per calendar year), three weeks’ vacation, and Scheduled Days Off are all part of our competitive compensation package. We also offer loan support toward the purchase of a new home.
In addition, we offer a number of perks such as access to the gym at Innovation Place, social activities, and hot beverages to keep you warm during the winter.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume along with references, in confidence, online at www.lightsource.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until August 3, 2026. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed individuals will be contacted.
Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is an equal opportunities employer and encourages members of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) to self-identify on their applications. One of our values is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and we strive to create a workforce that reflects our users and the community in which we live. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and we hope you will choose CLSI as your employer of choice. If you have any questions or concerns about accessible employment at CLSI, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].
