Laboratory Support, School of Engineering Technologies

New Brunswick Community College; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused college in Saint John seeks a reliable individual for a Laboratory Support role in the School of Engineering Technologies. The successful candidate must have a diploma in Power Engineering and a Fourth Class Power Engineer license. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers benefits like professional development and a pension plan, with applications accepted until October 29, 2025.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Paid sick and vacation leave

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Power Engineering or a related field with a minimum of a Fourth Class Power Engineer license.
• Related years of work experience.
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment, supplies, and tools used in the Power Lab.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Assist with ordering supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab/shop space.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Power Engineering or related field

Fourth Class Power Engineer license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a reliable and safety‑focused individual for the position of Laboratory Support in the School of Engineering Technologies. When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type: Term to September 2026

Location: Saint John

Salary: $1,875.00 to $2,618.00 bi‑weekly

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Power Engineering or in a related field with a minimum of a Fourth Class Power Engineer license.
• Related years of work experience.

Technical Skills

• Must be safety conscious, organized and focused on cleanliness.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word).
• General knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Professional Skills

• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self‑motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Assets

• Experience working in a post‑secondary environment.

Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

This position is based in a busy, industrial lab setting where noise levels can be high. The successful candidate must be comfortable standing for extended periods.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Responsibilities

As part of the School of Engineering and reporting to the Academic Chair, the Laboratory Support is an important member of the academic team and supports students and faculty with a safe and effective learning environment. This position is responsible for maintaining all equipment, supplies and tools that are used in the Power Lab including ordering, replenishing, and ensuring inventory control. Using a variety of appropriate strategies, this position will strive to ensure that all safety rules and regulations are strictly adhered to in accordance with the NB Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant manufacturer specifications.

In this role, you will:

• Work to maintain a culture of health and safety, using student appropriate strategies to ensure compliance and collaborating with the academic team to ensure compliance.
• Enforce manufacturer specified equipment or procedural safety rules and consult, collaborate, and communicate with faculty, staff and students on matters pertaining to safety concerns.
• Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, manufacturer operational and maintenance requirements, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.
• Complete visual checks to confirm that students are donning personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, boots, ear protection) as required, and resolve issues in an effective and collaborative manner.
• In consultation with the Program Coordinating Instructor and Storekeeper, ordering supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinating the repair of equipment with faculty.
• Maintain data and quality control records.
• Maintaining a clean and organized lab/shop space.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Benefits

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by October 29, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.