Educational Laboratory Technologist ll

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT); Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIT’s School of Transportation seeks an Ed. Lab Technologist II to maintain welding and fabrication lab equipment, manage inventory, and support instructors in hands-on learning.

Reporting to the Academic Chair, you will ensure safety compliance, repair lab gear, and prepare demonstrations across welding and related departments to support student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school grade 11.
• Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade.
• Ability to lift 20 kg and perform physical tasks.
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & repair equipment to OEM standards.
• Control and maintain inventory and tools for welding labs.
• Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for instructors.
• Provide technical support to welding sections and labs.
• Adhere to safety regulations and procedures in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

Class 5 license

Lifting ability

Safety training

Education

High School Grade 11

High School Grade 12 with post-secondary or vocational training

Tools

Inventory management tools

Job description

Trades meet tech in SAIT’s School of Transportation. Delivering hands‑on, skills‑based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast‑evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech‑infused curriculum and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

The Opportunity

Job classification: A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II

Salary range: $59,094.75 -$63,995.75 (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity)

Hours per week: 36.25hrs

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Position End Date: August 27th, 2027

Posting closing date: Until Filled

View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees

Reporting to the Academic Chair, this position provides maintenance and service support to the Welding Apprenticeship, Welding and Fabrication Technology, and Pre‑Employment welding department, as well as other departments throughout the school as required.

Maintain & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the welding trade. Monitor & maintain inventory levels for equipment and a lab consumable. Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. M aintain levels for equipment and lab consumables .

The Role

• Control & maintain all inventory used in the welding labs. Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking weld coupons
• Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards
• Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs. Provide technical support to the welding section
• Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling
• Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures
• SAFETY: Adhere to legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors. Follow all SAIT general Health & Safety regulations, rules, codes of practice, standard operating procedures in the HSEMS Manual. Etc. Other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and time management
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Class 5 license- Abstract required
• Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc.
• Must be willing to be trained in the following. (SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS, Welding section specific training.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum

• Minimum High School Grade 11

Preferred

• High School Grade 12 with post‑secondary or vocational training

Preferred

Qualifications, Certifications or Designations

• Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade. (ie. Welding, Industrial Mechanic, RV Technician)

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