These Canadian university students worked in areas related to their fields of study in computer science, engineering and astronomy. Efforts are being made in the technical professions to encourage more women and minorities through programs such as NRC's Women in Engineering and Science , NRC's Opportunities page, Careers page and Students page. Observatories require a broad range of skills to function. To give some insight about how we operate and to spark some interest in the different occupations here, we've provided information on some of the main types of roles.
Most positions require some sort of post-secondary education.
Staff members recommend that people interested in working here have a broad range of computer experience and skills. Like most occupations today, such skills are vital in virtually all positions ranging from machinists to engineering and astronomy. Being a federal government institution with many staff members from Quebec and international partners that include France, French is certainly an assest in all positions. Employment prospects at our observatory are usually meagre as we are a small operation of only about 100 people, but we encourage applications if someone is particularly interested and meets the qualificiations posted for a particular position.