Skilled Trades Training Centre Technologist (RPT)

Lambton College; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Sarnia is seeking a part-time support staff member to manage lab facilities for various trades. Responsibilities include organizing repairs, assisting faculty, and ensuring safety protocols are followed within the labs. A Trade Certification and 3 years of experience are required for this role. The position offers 24 hours of work per week at an hourly rate of $42.39, contributing to a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of practical experience in related field.
• Ability to work with various tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain lab facilities including repairs and inventory.
• Assist in planning for new equipment in shops and labs.
• Support professors in labs and prepare instructional materials.
• Evaluate equipment and monitor supply levels.

Skills

Safety procedures

Laboratory maintenance

Technical expertise

Education

Trade Certification or Equivalent

Certificate of Qualification in one of the Construction Trades

Job description

About the Position

This is a regular part-time support staff bargaining unit position reporting to the Dean, School of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology & Trades, working 24 hours per week at an hourly rate of $42.39.

The incumbent plans, develops, tests and implements laboratory procedures. Works in cooperation with the department coordinators of the Steamfitter, Carpentry, Electrical, and Instrumentation programs, and assists with OYAP and SCWI initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting all maintenance, organization, operation, design, installation, and planning of the various shop / lab facilities. They will be responsible for safety within the facilities\' policies. Aids students in the safe operation of equipment and is in the labs during classes when additional safety support is requested by management. To assist the faculty in lab supervision under the direction of the lab faculty and management.

Specific Accountabilities

• Plans, organizes, and maintains lab facilities that could include repairs, preventative maintenance and inventory control. Set up equipment and materials for faculty labs.
• Assists in the planning and specifications for altering or installing new equipment in shops and labs, as required.
• Supports professors in various labs. Prepares instructional materials, as directed by faculty, and provides technical expertise of a specialized nature to students by demonstrating and explaining previously taught theory to students.
• Alerts the appropriate person when supplies are low and require replenishing.
• Evaluates equipment and other resources, obtains quotes and makes recommendations on whether to purchase or not.
• Upkeep consumable materials and supplies-off-load and store / stock orders for all trades related programs
• Design and modify equipment operations. Update maintenance logbooks. Organize tools and prepare for lab experiments with faculty direction.
• Maintain all records related to WHMIS, maintenance schedules, and ongoing inspections. Identify any safety hazards and lock out faulty equipment until it is repaired. Maintain vehicle maintenance and provide advice on necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinator and faculty, this involves diagnosis and repair.
• Accepting / scheduling and performing tasks (repairs) for other departments – Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification or Equivalent
• Certificate of Qualification in one of the Construction Trades
• 3 years of practical experience