Mechanical & Industrial Trades Shop Technician

Red Deer Polytechnic; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 1,606,000 - 1,879,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% in lieu of vacation

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Trades Shop Technician – Mechanical/Industrial to support day-to-day operations in the School of Trades and Technology. You will troubleshoot, repair tools, and assist students and instructors with procurement, installation, testing, and calibration of equipment.

The position is permanent, 35 hours per week, with 5-day work weeks and a salary range of $33.32–$38.98 per hour. First review of applications is Aug 27, 2026, and the job will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of post-secondary training or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related roles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Sound decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Familiarity with trades programs and related components.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers custom projects to meet specs.
• Cuts and distributes materials; manages inventory shortages.
• Procures materials and tools with manager input.
• Sets up, disassembles and calibrates equipment and mock-ups.
• Repairs and inventories tools and equipment; troubleshoots issues.
• Maintains safety practices and shop cleanliness across labs.

Skills

Post-secondary training

Experience

Communication

Problem solving

Trades knowledge

Education

Trade certificate

Apprenticeship

Tools

Calibration standards

Purchasing

Inventory management

WHMIS

First Aid/ CPR

Forklift

Job description

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Trades Shop Technician – Mechanical/Industrial to support day-to-day operations in the School of Trades and Technology. You will troubleshoot, repair tools, and assist students and instructors with procurement, installation, testing, and calibration of equipment.

The position is permanent, 35 hours per week, with 5-day work weeks and a salary range of $33.32–$38.98 per hour. First review of applications is Aug 27, 2026, and the job will remain open until filled.