Lab Technician Opportunities

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems (UEMS), a division of Ultra Electronics Canada Defence Inc., has earned its reputation as a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced communication, surveillance, command and control, and security systems for critical real-time applications in extreme environments.  Examples of current systems level projects include the supply of integrated sonar systems for the Royal Australian Navy's new Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs) and a Towed Array system for the Royal Dutch Navy.

We are now looking for a Lab Technician to work in the engineering department to build the latest generation of underwater sensors and systems.  The Lab Technician is responsible for fabrication, assembly, maintenance, testing, repairing and modifying various types of assemblies and sub assemblies.  The Lab Technician will work both individually and as part of a team on a wide range of mechanical and electrical projects.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidates are likely to have an Electronics or Mechanical Technician/Technologist Diploma and/or equivalent proven experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Applicants will also possess the following skills & abilities:

• Capability to work from and interpret drawings, electronic sketches and schematics
• Ability to work in a prototyping environment
• Ability to perform high reliability soldering (IPC standard)
• Comfortable compiling and analyzing data and documentation (test procedures, etc.)
• Confident working with high value, complex products
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to navigate though a Windows based PC and use MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

To excel in the role candidates should also possess the following personal competencies:

• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging;
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect;
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions;
• Technical Learning: Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge;
• Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks;
• Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others.

What's in it for you?

Our working environment is fast-paced, results oriented and suited to those who thrive on change. 
Our projects are diverse, technically challenging and innovative.
Our people are intelligent, creative and great to work with.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 100% employer paid dental and extended health care premiums, health spending account, life insurance, matched RRSP, Vacation Trading, online learning for employees and families, EFAP and flexible working hours. 

We also offer Employee Education Assistance to help our people grow. 

Please quote competition number LT1014-CB when applying.

To Apply E-mail: recruitment@ultra-uems.com

Or Write to:

Human Resources Department
Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems.
40 Atlantic Street
Dartmouth, NS  B2Y 4N2

Fax: 902-463-6098

Please visit our website for more information: http://www.ultra-uems.com 

Please note, due to the nature of our work, the successful person must be able to gain Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on ITAR controlled projects. 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer

We particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please include this in your covering letter.