Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person whose main functions are to carry out the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, verification, repair, calibration, construction, maintenance and modification of biomedical electronic equipment. He/she makes the necessary recommendations for their proper functioning, including their safety aspect. He/she may also, if necessary, perform similar tasks on industrial electronic equipment. It covers all the establishment's services.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The Biomedical Engineering Technician is responsible for ensuring the availability, safety, and optimal performance of medical equipment across multiple facilities and communities served by the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB). The incumbent will travel regularly to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, calibrations, quality control activities, equipment inventory, installation and commissioning, and provide technical support to clinical users.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on medical and biomedical equipment.
• Diagnose technical malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct electrical safety testing, functional inspections, and performance verification in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Install, configure, test, and commission new biomedical equipment.
• Perform on-site repairs whenever possible and coordinate repairs carried out by external service providers when required.
• Monitor and follow up on equipment requiring repairs or replacement parts.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment commissioning within the equipment management system.
• Keep the biomedical equipment inventory up to date for all serviced locations.
• Participate in equipment condition assessments and recommend replacement, upgrades, or decommissioning when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to understand their needs and minimize service interruptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users regarding the safe and appropriate use of medical equipment.
• Participate in user training during the installation and implementation of new equipment.
• Report any situation that may compromise the safety of patients, users, or staff.
• Participate in equipment recalls, safety alerts, and corrective actions issued by manufacturers or regulatory authorities.
Responsibilities Related to Travel Between Communities
• In close collaboration with the Technical Coordinator, plan and organize technical visits to the various communities served.
Travel schedules must be optimized based on clinical priorities, maintenance requirements, and logistical considerations.
• Safely transport and manage tools, testing instruments, replacement parts, and equipment required for field interventions.
• Work independently in environments where technical resources and support may be limited.
• Maintain effective communication with the Technical Coordinator, engineering team (when applicable), and local clinical staff before, during, and after each site visit.
• Prepare and coordinate interventions remotely whenever possible to maximize the efficiency of travel.
• Document all interventions in the maintenance management software, including detailed reports outlining work performed, issues identified, recommendations, and required follow-up actions.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Must hold a college diploma (DEC) in an electronics technique such as electronics technologies, computer systems technologies or industrial electronics technologies from a school recognized by the competent ministry.
Experience:
• Five (5) years of relevant professional experience.
knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of biomedical instrumentation and medical technologies is considered a strong asset.
• Computer and information technology skills are an asset.
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical problems independently.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and precision.
• Strong commitment to safety, accountability, and quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and priority management skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable to a variety of work environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Meticulous approach to documentation and maintenance record keeping.
• Ability to work in remote communities where access to resources, replacement parts, and technical support may be limited.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English and French;
• Fluency in Cree is an asset.
OTHER
• Available to travel inside and outside of the Eeyou Istchee territory as required;
• Possibility of telework.
This position offers the possibility of telework, depending on operational needs and after agreement with the employer. Please note that this is not a permanent condition of the position and the employer reserves the right to request regular physical presence in the office.
