Part-Time Technologist, Powerline Technician

School of Business - Continuing Education at Conestoga College; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Technologist specializing in Powerline Technician duties. This role involves supporting faculty by demonstrating practical skills, providing remedial instruction, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The successful candidate will manage equipment and supplies, ensuring seamless program delivery. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative spirit, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the educational landscape. If you are passionate about teaching and skilled in the powerline industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Powerline Technician certification and five years of industry experience required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate practical skills to students and provide remedial instruction.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and manage equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Education

Powerline Technician Certificate

Certificate of Apprenticeship

Job description

Position Summary

Support Staff Regular Part-time New Position

(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)

The Part-Time Technologist, Powerline Technician provides assistance to faculty by managing the use of facilities, including developing strategies for demonstrating practical skills based on established learning objectives; demonstrating skills to students and completing remedial instructions for those students who require further assistance in mastering the practical skills. The incumbent will also be responsible for the setup, operation and maintenance of a wide variety of machines and equipment. They will provide technical support in matters of a complex nature, requiring a high degree of independent judgment, technical specialization and experience.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through an in-person work arrangement that is 3-4 days per week, based on lab schedules.

The Part-Time Technologist, Powerline Technician will be scheduled for 24 hours per week, between Monday and Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates practical skills to students as directed by faculty
2. Provides remedial instruction to those students who require further assistance in mastering required practical skills, either during scheduled course time or outside of the students’ regular class hours
3. Demonstrates the safe use of equipment and procedures to students, in accordance with applicable industry best practices, and all applicable safety rules and regulations, both through personal demonstration and when assisting students’ learning
4. Evaluates equipment and supplies prior to ordering and prepares purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment
5. Maintains a suitable inventory of all supplies and operating equipment to ensure seamless program delivery
6. Tracks purchases to facilitate future purchases and budget input
7. Assists program coordinators with the receipt, acknowledgement and tracking of donations as requested
8. Sources material needed for new teaching aids and new budget items as directed
9. Maintains facilities to ensure a safe learning environment, free of hazards, both inside (classrooms and bay) and outside (yard)
10. Safe set up, operation and maintenance of a wide variety of machines and mobile hydraulic equipment, including the fleet of trucks
11. Develops safety-related documentation
12. Prepares, sets up and dismantles practical labs

Qualifications

1. Powerline Technician (434A) certificate of qualification and certificate of apprenticeship are required
2. Minimum five years of related industry experience is required
3. Ability to be flexible and organized
4. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
5. Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
6. Computer literacy skills
7. Willingness to maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through courses, seminars, etc.