Research Technologist (Term Full-Time)

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About US
RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands-on and online learning opportunities and state-of-the-art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.

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Research Technologist (Term Full-Time)
Research Partnerships & Innovation

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated August 4, 2026 up to March 31, 2028) 

POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (MGEU)

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: . 

Employment support is available to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [email protected] .

TALENT POOL: This competition may be used to establish a 12-month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC) supports the building industry by helping clients address the challenges of designing and constructing durable, energy-efficient building envelopes, components and assembly in an environment with extreme conditions. Our core purpose is to support the needs of those involved in the design, construction, renovation, commissioning and maintenance of a building’s envelope.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the Director, Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre (BETAC), the Research Technologist will leverage expertise in instrumentation and electronic systems to support the Centre’s applied research, technical services, and specialized education and training activities. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for the setup, calibration, integration, and maintenance of sensors, data acquisition systems, and data loggers used in both field and laboratory environments. This includes supporting the installation and commissioning of instrumentation for measuring thermal performance, air leakage, moisture behavior, and structural characteristics of building envelope assemblies. The incumbent will play a key role in experimental design, ensuring accurate data capture through reliable instrumentation systems, and will be actively involved in field deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous monitoring of sensor networks. Additionally, the incumbent will collect, process, and analyze high-resolution datasets generated from instrumented testing, ensuring data quality and integrity to support research outcomes. The role includes contributing technical insights to funding proposals and research planning, particularly in areas involving instrumentation strategy and data acquisition methodologies.

Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, the incumbent will engage with research professionals, industry partners, instructors, staff, and students, providing expertise in instrumentation and electronic systems to support innovation in energy-efficient building technologies across BETAC and the Centre for Applied Research in Sustainable Infrastructure (CARSI).

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Diploma in Instrumentation or  Electronics Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of related field/work experience in the building sciences area and education, may be considered
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and control systems integration, including PLCs, embedded systems, sensor networks, communication protocols, and automated monitoring systems
• Proficiency in configuring, calibrating, troubleshooting, and validating sensors, data loggers, and measurement systems to ensure accurate and reliable experimental data collection
• Experience in project management, conducting applied research and familiarity with research management systems
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability in programming and data analysis using tools such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, with experience processing, interpreting, and validating large datasets from laboratory and field systems
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

NICE TO HAVE

• Demonstrated knowledge of field-testing methods of building envelopes

WHY WORK WITH US
At RRC Polytech, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We offer supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, contribute and thrive.

• Salary Range for this position:  $59,924 - $84,505 per annum
• Generous Paid Vacation: full-time employees accumulate a minimum of 15-days vacation per year, increasing to 30 days with service, while full-time Instructors accumulate 44 days per year. Information on casual and part-time vacation accrual is outlined in the Collective Agreement or the Terms and Conditions for Excluded Employees as applicable
• December Break: employees receive time off with pay during the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan: Employer and Employee contributions to future retirement benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including Health and Group Life insurance, Long Term Disability, employee & family assistance program, mental health support up to $1,000, and a robust Health Care Spending Account
• Inclusive Leave Programs: Wellness, maternity, adoptive, and parental leave, as well as ceremonial, cultural, religious and spiritual leave
• Growth and Recognition: Professional development, professional licensing and fees coverage, and severance pay on retirement
• Union Representation: For complete details on benefits and employment terms, see the MGEU collective agreement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to work overtime
• This position may be required to travel
• Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license
• Incumbent must be physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs

Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. 

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.