Civil/Mining Technologist (Internal/External)

Cambrian College; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College’s School of Engineering Technology has an immediate requirement for a Full-Time Civil/Mining Technologist starting December 2026. The role reports to the Chair and collaborates with coordinators to supervise labs and support student projects.

The incumbent will maintain and oversee lab facilities, assist faculty in equipment procedures, and coordinate with professors on student progress while ensuring safety and efficiency in all lab activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a three-year diploma/degree in Civil or Mining Engineering Technology; WES/ICAS acceptable for non-Canadian credentials.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience using and maintaining mining, geology, civil engineering, surveying equipment and related lab gear.
• Self-directed with ability to balance multiple tasks amid interruptions; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; ability to learn new software and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, organize, and maintain shop/lab facilities safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, modify, acquire, and install lab procedures.
• Assist and guide students in the shop/lab; monitor and oversee lab areas during projects.
• Maintain, repair, log, and dispense equipment.
• Coordinate with course professors on student performance and lab progress.
• Explain procedures, demonstrate skills, and coach students in the academic setting.
• Attend faculty meetings to provide input on lab experiences and effectiveness.
• Prepare responses including reports, research, and new initiatives.

Skills

Lab supervision

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Civil or Mining Engineering Technology

Tools

Electronic distance measuring equipment

Surveying equipment

Mining/civil lab equipment

Job description

Cambrian College’s School of Engineering Technology has an immediate requirement for a Full-Time Civil/Mining Technologist starting December 2026.

Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Reporting to the Chair, Schools of Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies and in conjunction with department coordinators, the incumbent will:

• Plan, supervise organize, and maintain shop/lab facilities in a safe and efficient manner


• Collaborate with faculty in the design, modification, acquisition, and installation of laboratory procedures


• Provide assistance and direction to students in the shop/lap while controlling and overseeing shop/lab areas while students are conducting projects assigned by faculty


• Maintain, repair, log and dispense equipment


• Liaise with course professors regarding student performance and progress; assist with the evaluation of student’s lab performance.


• Explain the correct procedures and principles; where required, demonstrate and coach the prescribed skills taught by faculty in the formal academic setting.


• Attend and participate in regular faculty meetings to provide input and feedback to faculty regarding lab experiences and effectiveness.


• Coordinate and prepare responses including reports, research, and new initiatives when identified.


• Other lab related duties.

Required:

• Minimum of a three-year diploma/degree in Civil or Mining Engineering Technology. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).


• Minimum of three years work experience using and maintaining mining, geology, civil engineering, surveying and other equipment relating to the fields of civil engineering technology and/or mining engineering technology, including electronic distance measuring equipment.


• Self-directed individual with the ability to balance multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Excellent customer service, communication, and analytical skills.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact and good judgment when working directly with College staff and students.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology.

Additional Assets/Preferred:

• Experience working within a postsecondary environment.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  
  
  
  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University