Posting Start Date: January 24, 2024

　　Posting End Date: February 7, 2024

　　Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community? Would you enjoy an opportunity to contribute to our innovation and growth by bringing personal perspectives and experiences to your everyday work?

　　Working at Bruce Power, you can enjoy the benefits of small-town living with outdoor adventures and a rewarding career. As part of our progressive, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will work in a Safety-First environment, supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like our Life Extension Program and medical isotope production. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, offering constant growth and skill-building potential.

　　Currently, our Simulator Support section of Operations Training has a Technical Officer opportunity.

　　The Simulator Support section is a dynamic team, responsible for supporting the hardware and systems/interface software for high fidelity full scope training simulators. The Technical Officer is required to provide innovative solutions to detailed technical problems related to the maintenance, upgrade and update of real time simulation software, computer systems or simulator hardware for full scope and desktop training simulators.

　　This is a permanent, full-time position which offers a competitive benefits, compensation and pension package and is located on site in Tiverton, Ontario.

　　What will you be responsible for?

　　Provide technical, maintenance and operational support to Bruce A, Bruce B, and Fuel Handling real time nuclear simulators and associated systems. This may include support for a variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals; custom interfaces; data networks; electronics and electrical equipment and custom software applications

　　Design, modify or upgrade simulator interface software and custom simulator applications using best practice software engineering techniques

　　Consistently improve simulator processes and practices to improve quality and efficiency

　　Supervising staff on a periodic basis, assigning work, checking and monitoring work, and as necessary, giving instruction and direction on work assigned

　　Knowledge and Skills

　　Requires a knowledge of physics, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, electricity, engineering and economics to technically understand the operation of the facility

　　Requires advanced knowledge of one of more of these subjects to evaluate and propose improvements to processes, equipment and systems or for unit safety, reliability and performance

　　Expert computer skills including an ability to write software using the following languages: C, C++ and C#. Proven ability to develop and debug software in Microsoft Visual Studio

　　Experience performing Windows System Administration tasks are required (Windows 10, Windows Server 2016/2019, Hyper-V)

　　Experience interfacing computer systems of various types (PC, UNIX, and Embedded) with intelligent devices using a variety of protocols and interfaces (TCP/IP, RS-232/422, VME, PLC/DCS systems)

　　Experience in Agile Software and Project Management techniques is considered an asset.

　　Experience using version control software in both small and large software projects is considered an asset

　　Well-developed understanding of real time software techniques

　　Ability to diagnose problems resulting from combinations of software and hardware faults.

　　Experience providing work direction to technicians

　　Requires a proficiency in verbal and written communications to prepare reports, proposals, recommendations, and presentations

　　A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work with minimal guidance in a team environment

　　Education and Experience

　　This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in a four-year University degree in an appropriate discipline such as Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with a strong background in software development.

　　A period of over 6 years up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience

　　Substantial experience developing software applications in a team environment is an asset

　　Engineering or design experience with real-time simulation systems would be an asset

　　P. Eng. designation or eligibility for P. Eng. designation is an asset

　　Selection Criteria

　　Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience

　　Verbal and written communication

　　Transferable skills (for example, effective communication, drive for accountability and results, time/organizational management, collaboration and teamwork)

　　Competency based interview

　　Past performance record and suitability for this position

　　Selection will be in accordance with Article 65.6.4

　　Are you ready for a change?

　　Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

　　The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

　　As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.