Careers

Interested in an astronomical career? Please visit the CASCA education web site.

As well as astronomers, NRC-HIA employs optical, mechanical and electronic engineers and technologists, software specialists, machinists, and support staff in a variety of roles. Through a variety of programs detailed on this site, we offer employment opportunities to students and recent graduates.

The NRC Employment Philosophy is simple:

• Recruit and retain outstanding people
  
  
• Give them the opportunity and support to grow professionally, utilize their strengths and produce to the maximum of their capability;
  
  
• Reward them both based on their level of professional development in their job and the level of productivity in their job; and
  
  
• Create a respectful partnership with trust and understanding between them and NRC.
  

If joining our team interests you, please consider applying for any current vacancies or submit your résumé to be considered for future opportunities.

Contact:

Maggie Chartrand | maggie.chartrand@nrc.gc.ca
Human Resources Systems Coordinator
NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics
5071 West Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada V9E 2E7
Telephone: +1 (250) 363-3436
Facsimile: +1 (250) 363-8766