Laboratory Technician - Paramedic

Durham College; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham College (DC) invites applications for a part-time Laboratory Technician - Paramedic in Oshawa. The role supports student learning in Health Sciences labs and simulation spaces, manages inventory, and ensures equipment is safe and ready for scheduled activities.

Evening/weekend shifts may be required on occasion. The incumbent reports to the Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences and works up to 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Paramedic, Nursing, or allied healthcare field.
• Three years of related work experience is preferred.
• Experience in teaching/learning lab environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, organized laboratory workspace.
• Collaborate with professors on equipment and supply needs for labs.
• Manage inventory and stock to meet lab requests.
• Assist staff and students by demonstrating equipment operation and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication (verbal & written)

Teamwork

Education

Two-year diploma in Paramedic/Nursing/Allied health

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Paramedic
COMPETITION NO. SP26-13

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information

Part-timesupport opportunity (regular part-time)
Hourly rate: $37.88
Hours: up to 24 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (evenings and weekends may be required on occasion)
Reporting To: Associate Dean
Department:Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancystatus: Existing rpt vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will act as atechnical resource to support student learning in laboratories and simulationlearning spaces within the Faculty of Health Sciences. They will acquire,organize, and maintain program and laboratory inventory. The incumbent is expectedto perform duties in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and SafetyAct and regulations including, but not limited to, wearing/using protectiveequipment, devices, and/or clothing. The employee is expected to report totheir supervisor any safety concerns, unsafe conditions or acts and anycontraventions of the Act or regulations. This includes, but is not limited to,any defects in, or the absence of, protective devices or equipment. Theemployee is also expected to maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.

• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• Collaborate with professors regarding equipment and supply needs to support learning activities and labs.
• Control inventory to ensure laboratory requests and needs are met throughout the academic year.
• Anticipate and determine supply and equipment needs.
• Analyze quotes and prepare purchase requisitions.
• Organize and maintain stock and storerooms.
• Provide assistance as required to staff and students by demonstrating the operation of equipment, explaining procedures, and having knowledge of Durham College resources available if staff or students require referral.
• Act as a technical resource person regarding equipment, supplies, simulator and learning resources.
• Ensure that equipment, simulators, and supplies are in good working condition and ready for use prior to scheduled learning activities/labs.
• Acquire health and safety information as applicable and ensure current MSDS is readily available and accessible per established procedures.
• Orientate and delegate assignments to work study students as appropriate.
• Ensure that equipment, simulators, and supplies are disassembled, cleaned, and maintained in a secure manner following use by professors and students.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Research new product information through catalogue and on-line searches and obtain price quotes from sales representatives as required.
• Completes purchase requisitions and places orders for approved supplies and equipment.

• All other lab support, as required, within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year diploma in Paramedic, Nursing, or allied healthcare related field.
• Minimum of three years of work experience related to paramedical and/or medical practice.
• Relevant work experience in a teaching and learning laboratory environment would be beneficial.
• Critical thinking skills to support decision making and referral of issues to appropriate internal or external individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking
• Capable of working independently and in a group.
• Ability to be clear and concise with verbal and written communication skills.

Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 8, 2026. Competition number SP26-13.

Contact Us

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C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.