Divisional Program Technician, Metal Trades

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Divisional Program Technician-Metal Trades to support students and faculty in various trade programs. The role includes monitoring shop work, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety with tools and equipment. Candidates should possess a C Level Welding Ticket and have strong skills in communication, organization, and shop safety protocols. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on student success and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of C Level Welding Ticket required.
• Ability to operate forklift/shop vehicles with certification.
• Experience in ensuring safe handling of materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students and faculty in various trade programs.
• Monitor shop work and maintain inventory.
• Repair tools and equipment and prepare materials for learning.

Skills

Forklift certification

Monitoring student activity

MS Office proficiency

Safe machinery use

Knowledge of WHMIS

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

C Level Welding Ticket

Job description

We are currently seeking a Divisional Program Technician-Metal Trades to join our Trades and Technology team.

Job Overview

To provide support and assistance to students and faculty in various trade programs including; monitoring shop work, maintaining inventory, repairs of tools and equipment and prepare materials for learning.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of C Level Welding Ticket.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate and maintain forklift/shop vehicles and have Forklift certification.
• Experience in monitoring student activity in a shop environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials, tools and equipment.
• Competence in the following software -MS Office. MS Excel, Outlook.
• Extensive demonstrated experience with the safe use of machinery applicable to the trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS and WorkSafeBC procedures for the trades.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of machine tools.
• Proven ability to organize work, multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Proven ability to deal effectively with others and to handle unusual or unexpected situations, including the ability to deal with hostile or upset clients.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to display initiative, discretion and meet changing priorities; to tolerate ambiguity; to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; meet deadlines and make responsible decisions.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items (23kg/50 pounds).

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Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

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