Makerspace facilitator - mceie (sessional)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada seeks an MCEIE Facilitator to manage fabrication resources, support engineering students, and teach various fabrication techniques in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a mixed fabrication setting, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This position is full-time from September to April and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a mixed fabrication environment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM technologies and various materials.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and demonstrations to students.
• Maintain and stock resources in fabrication facilities.
• Design and fabricate custom lab apparatus as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Community College Diploma in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Digital modelling software

Traditional workshop tools

Job description

Date Posted: 08/13/2025
Req ID: 44781
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Myhal Centre Fabrication Facility supports physical fabrication for undergrad/graduate students and personal projects by Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering members. The facility covers a wide range of techniques from traditional fabrication with soft materials (plastic/fabrics/foams/wood/sheet metal) to modern digital fabrication tools (3D printing/ Laser cutting/CNC routing).

Your opportunity:

The Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCEIE) Facilitator uses the resources available in the MCEIE’s principal design spaces (the Light Fabrication Facility (LFF) the Rapid Prototyping Facility (RPF) and the Printed Circuit Board Prototyping (PCBP) Facility, ensuring that they are organized, well maintained, and sufficiently stocked. The incumbent demonstrates and practices instructional leadership in the use of tools, machines and material selection along with assembly techniques, practical demonstrations, and safety. This position requires working with faculty and Teaching Assistants (TAs) from various engineering disciplines, and knowledge of the resources available at the Faculty’s satellite maker spaces, so as to support the learning process. The Facilitator supports students, encouraging them to use the feedback from their own experimentation to inform multiple design iterations, fabrication and testing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing detailed explanations and demonstrating procedures to students and/or employees on experiment set ups and lab techniques
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility
• Implementing plans and process improvements for lab/workshop activities
• Analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work
• Disseminating information regarding policies and guidelines to facilities users
• Preparing and processing components, materials, and parts orders for space users
• Determining technical requirements for fabrication projects
• Designing, modifying and fabricating custom lab apparatus, tools and jigs

Essential Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Engineering/Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experiencein a mixed fabrication environment that includes traditional workshop and digital manufacturing technologies, such as computer-aided design and manufacturing (CADCAM), utilizing a variety of materials (e.g. wood, fabric, metal, plastics & thermoplastics)and components (e.g. fasteners, microcontrollers, arduino, tubes, gears, etc.).
• Experience using digital modelling software platforms.
• Demonstrated skills with a variety of tools and equipment found in traditional workshops and digital manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with manual and powered/energized resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide technical advice to students and explain technical terms, tool and equipment operation, and drawings to them.
• Analytical ability; attention to detail.
• Individual should be interested in broadening their knowledge in techniques/tools and materials.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial work environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in leading outreach activities with young student in STEM areas.
• Teaching experience at University/College level, teaching assistant or equivalent.
• Experience with providing customer service in fast paced environments.
• Ability to work to close tolerances.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Proactive
• Problem solver

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September to April annually

Hours of work:
Monday 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday to Sunday 9:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Closing Date:08/31/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Sessional
Schedule: Sessional: Full-Time from September to April
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services