Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) manages Canada's nation-wide program for the certification of individuals performing non-destructive testing (NDT). The NDT Certifying Agency of NRCan is an independent body that certifies individuals according to the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2006 "Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel." The National Standard and the NRCan certification procedure comply with the requirements of International Standard ISO 9712:2005 and European Standard EN 473:2000.

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We will be moving soon, and there are career opportunities available!

In the fall of 2010, along with the entire NRCan MTL team, we will be moving to our new, state-of-the-art facility at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Our goal is to provide our certification services with minimal delays and interruptions during such transition periods.

The following job opportunity is now advertised on the Public Service Commission of Canada jobs site (http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/).

Non Destructive Testing Technologist and Examiner

Interested applicants must apply online via the links provided above. Please do not send your resume to the contacts on this website.

If you know someone who may be interested and qualified for these positions, please forward this website.

Please note that additional CANMET-MTL job opportunities will be posted in the coming weeks. You can visit CANMET-MTL's Web site (http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/canmet-mtl), and click on the graphic in the right-hand column that reads "Job opportunities at CANMET-MTL". This will bring you to a list of currently available positions at Natural Resources Canada. Click on the appropriate position based in Hamilton.

Thank you for your ongoing interest in the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory and the NDT Certifying Agency.

Who We Are

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL), is the Certifying Agency for the Canadian Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel Certification Program. NRCan certifies individuals according to the Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2006 (Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel).

The NDT Certifying Agency is an independent certification body offering a flexible, and cost-effective method of satisfying the International ISO 9712:2006 Standard (Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel).

NRCan examinations leading to the issue of internationally accepted certificates of competence are available at a number of test centres located in various parts of Canada.

In undertaking the administration of the program, NRCan attempts to provide the unbiased Canada-wide services required to implement a national program. To ensure this, an Advisory Committee composed of individuals knowledgeable about NDT in Canada advises NRCan on the operation of this program.

The NDT Certifying Agency also serves as the qualifying body for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Exposure Device Operator (CNSC EDO) examination. The CNSC's EDO examination is conducted in the same manner as the NDT certification examinations using the same network of written test centres.