Your opportunity
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.
Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story.
We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life-changing technology to patients!
We are seeking Equipment & Facilities Technicians who will be responsible for overseeing the operations of plant and facilities equipment, facility upgrades and retrofits as well as managing the assembly, repair and upkeep of equipment used in the production of the Globe Catheter for treatment of atrial fibrillation. The successful candidates will report directly to the Equipment Maintenance Team Lead, with an indirect reporting relationship to the Facilities Team Lead to support cross-functional alignment.
Due to the nature of our manufacturing operations, this role involves a rotating or variable schedule. Evening shifts (Eg. Until approximately 7pm) and/or weekend coverage will be part of the responsibilities of this role. Occasional work on statutory holidays may also be required. For candidates selected to interview, this will be discussed in more detail.
Please note, this opportunity is an onsite work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.
Meaningful work you will be a part of
Your responsibilities will include:
- Work on the installation of critical facility infrastructure
- Monitor and troubleshoot systems such as HVAC, compressed air, water purification systems, building management systems and environmental monitoring systems
- Act as first level escalation for facilities & equipment failures
- Design, install and maintain fixtures, equipment and infrastructure to improve manufacturing processes
- Gather and assess data and reports to develop conclusions that guide decision-making and planning processes
- Execute Installation Qualification (IQs) test plans for new and revised equipment
- Assist with the implementation and documentation of new equipment and changes to existing equipment
- Oversee contractors handling maintenance tasks
- Manage schedules and documentation for calibration work completed by external 3rd party vendors
- Follow facility regulations, safety standards and building codes
- Predict problems or risks and develop plans to avoid or mitigate them
What you bring to the team
Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.
You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:
- Technical diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment such as ISO13485 or AS9100 preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment is desirable
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment an advantage but not mandatory
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies
Compensation
Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates with more or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.
As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.
- $65,000 – 90,000 (CAD Annually)
Your Benefits & Well-being
The total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus an annual contribution to a Retirement Savings Plan account to help support your financial goals.
Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
Work-day flexibility – we offer a flexible work environment for daily working hours. In addition, we provide 3 personal days per year.
Support for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.
Family building – we provide top up for maternity leave, adoptive leave, and parental leave for non-birthing parents. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
Career progression and learning support.
Professional membership support.
Life at Kardium
What makes us a great place to work?
1. Our Purpose
2. Our People
3. Our Culture
At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.
We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Irish ERG, Brazilian ERG, and Early Career at Kardium ERG.
As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.
And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!
