Position Type: Permanent Fulltime
Work Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Work Location: Ottawa
Role status: New Role
About Gastops: Moving You since 1979
Over the last 47 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops’ products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support. We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.
This role helps manage engineering product data throughout its lifecycle. You will keep information accurate and up to date, support and track engineering changes, and assist with related meetings, reporting, audits, and process improvements. Working with cross-functional teams, you’ll also provide basic user support and help develop simple data tools. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with data systems, with a strong focus on accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do:
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Support Configuration Management Activities — Assist with configuration identification, product structuring, and baseline management for engineering product development projects.
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Coordinate Change Management Processes — Support engineering changes for products in production by reviewing change requests for compliance to established standards, organizing and facilitating change control board (CCB) meetings, tracking change status, and following up on action items.
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Contribute to Process Improvement — Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance configuration management processes, tools, and methodologies.
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Support Audit Activities — Assist in planning and executing configuration management audits, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organizational objectives.
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Produce Reports & Metrics — Develop and maintain configuration audit reports, status reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support visibility and decision-making.
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Develop Data Analysis Tools — Design and implement tools and scripts (e.g., MS Access or similar) to organize, compare, and analyze engineering data across PLM, ERP, and related systems.
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Provide User Support & Training — Deliver training, coaching, and ongoing support to end users on configuration processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
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Adapt to Changing Priorities — Manage workload effectively and adjust priorities as needed to meet evolving program timelines and business requirements.
What You Bring:
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Education & Certifications — Diploma or degree in engineering technology, IT, or a related technical field. Entry-level or working toward certifications (e.g., CMII) considered an asset
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Experience Level — Minimum 5 years of experience in configuration management, document control, or a related technical support role
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Configuration Management Foundation — Solid hands-on experience supporting configuration identification, control, status accounting, and verification activities in a structured environment.
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Familiarity with CM Tools — Working knowledge of tools such as Windchill, Arena Empower, Teamcenter, Epicore, Business Central, SAP, or similar systems for managing configuration data and documentation.
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Change Control Support Experience — Experience participating in engineering change processes (ECR/ECO/ECN), ensuring proper documentation, tracking, and implementation of changes.
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Document & Data Management Skills — Ability to maintain accurate records, manage controlled documents, and support bill of materials (BOM) updates and version control.
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Understanding of Standards & Processes — Basic to intermediate knowledge of applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO10007, or SAE-EIA-649C) and compliance practices.
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Attention to Detail — Strong accuracy in data entry, validation, and audits, ensuring integrity of configuration information.
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Analytical Thinking — Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and support resolution with guidance from senior team members.
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Cross-Functional Coordination — Experience working with engineering, quality, production, or IT teams to gather and maintain configuration data.
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Process Adherence & Improvement Mindset — Comfortable following established procedures while contributing ideas for incremental improvements.
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Effective Communication Skills — Able to clearly document information and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
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Technical Aptitude — General understanding of product structures, systems, or IT environments relevant to the organization.
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Proficiency with Tools — Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with data systems and databases
Who You Are:
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Detail-Oriented & Organized — You take pride in maintaining accurate records, ensuring configuration data and documentation are consistent and well-structured.
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Process-Focused — You understand the importance of following established procedures and controls, and you apply them consistently in your daily work.
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Reliable & Accountable — You can be counted on to complete tasks accurately and on time, taking ownership of your responsibilities.
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Analytical & Curious — You enjoy investigating discrepancies, asking questions, and developing a deeper understanding of systems and data.
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Eager to Learn — You are motivated to grow your expertise in configuration management and continuously build your technical knowledge.
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Collaborative Team Member — You work well with others, supporting team objectives and contributing positively to cross-functional efforts.
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Adaptable & Flexible — You remain effective when priorities shift and are comfortable working in evolving technical environments.
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Communicates Clearly — You can document your work effectively and share information in a clear and concise manner with colleagues and stakeholders.
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Quality-Conscious — You value accuracy and consistency, recognizing the impact of your work on overall product or system integrity.
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Continuous Improvement Mindset — You are open to feedback and contribute ideas to improve processes and workflows.
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Integrity-Driven — You approach your work with honesty and professionalism, ensuring data is handled responsibly and ethically.
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Supportive & Dependable — You contribute to a positive team environment, willingly assisting others and sharing knowledge when appropriate.
What We Offer You:
At Gastops, we’ve built a passionate and collaborative workforce with a strong, vibrant culture that’s key to our success. We reward and support our people with competitive compensation and a total rewards approach.
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Salary Range for this position: $65,000–$85,000 (final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and fit)
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Bonus or Profit sharing and share purchase programs
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Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
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Opportunities for growth and development
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Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community
We welcome applicants at all career stages – from emerging professionals to seasoned experts. Role level and scope may be adjusted to match your background.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At Gastops, people are at the center of our recruitment process. We may use AI-enabled tools for limited administrative purposes such as creative outreach messages, transcribing interviews, or assisting with notetaking. These tools are not used to make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruiters and hiring managers, and final decisions are made by people using their professional judgment and experience. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.
Accessibility: Gastops is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds and religions. Gastops accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Gastops is an excellent place to work, and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this position, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
