Divisional Program Technician - Competition ID: 4072

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Divisional Program Technician to join their Faculty of Trades & Technology team. This role involves supporting students and faculty in various trades programs, ensuring safety in the shop environment, and maintaining tools and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building technology and experience in vocational trades training. With a focus on safety and effective communication, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of future trades professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Entry Level TQ in a building technology related field or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of related experience supporting vocational trades training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to students and faculty in trades programs.
• Monitor shop work safety and maintain inventory of tools and equipment.

Skills

Monitoring student activity

Supporting electronic training

Forklift and Reach Truck certification

Computer software applications (MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook)

Safe use of machinery

Knowledge of WHMIS and WCB procedures

Organizational skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to work independently and in a team

Physical ability to lift heavy items

Education

Entry Level TQ in building technology

10 years related experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are currently seeking a Divisional Program Technician to join our Faculty of Trades & Technology team.

Job Overview

To provide support and assistance to students and faculty in various trades programs, including providing demonstrations, monitoring shop work safety, maintaining inventory and repairs of tools and equipment, and preparing materials for learning.

Education & Experience

• Entry Level TQ in a building technology related field or equivalent experience supplemented by 10 years of related experience supporting vocational trades training programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in monitoring student activity in a shop environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting electronic and/or electrical training.
• Ability to operate and maintain workshop vehicles and have Forklift and Reach Truck certification.
• Experience with computer software applications for trades and automotive systems, including MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook.
• Extensive experience with the safe use of machinery applicable to the trades.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and WCB safe work procedures for the trades.
• Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of machine tools.
• Ability to organize work, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items.

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As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59 pm on the internal closing date. Applications received after this date will be considered as external applicants.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.