The successful candidate will play an important role within a multidisciplinary team by providing technical support services in the design, planning, execution, and analysis of complex fire safety experiments and tests. Under the general supervision of a Chief Technical Officer, the incumbent will support the needs of the Construction Research Centre and its clients in the field of fire testing for both small-specimen and full-scale building components.
Working as an integral member of a diverse technical team, the Technical Officer will fabricate, instrument, and test intermediate and full-scale wall, floor, and column assemblies. Responsibilities include constructing test assemblies using construction drawings and specifications with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, installing instrumentation on test assemblies, supporting the setup and execution of fire resistance testing, and assisting in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during testing activities. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with colleagues, sharing technical expertise, mentoring others, and contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.
The position reports directly to the Fire Lab Technical Manager (TO-6). For instrumentation-related tasks, the incumbent will also maintain a functional reporting relationship with the TO-5 Fire Resistance/Instrumentation lead. Work-related discussions and technical guidance will occur regularly with the Technical Manager.
Due to the nature of ad hoc testing activities conducted in remote laboratories, the Technical Officer will at times assume responsibility for the design and construction of test assemblies in the absence of senior technical staff. In these situations, the incumbent will work closely with project managers and, when required, directly with clients to identify practical and effective testing solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgment are essential, as many clients may be unfamiliar with fire testing procedures and requirements. The incumbent will also collaborate closely with the broader construction and fire testing teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.
