Technical Training Assistant, Automotive

Vancouver Island University; Powell River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid holidays

Pension plan

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University seeks a Technical Training Assistant, Automotive to support Trades and Applied Technology Programs. You will manage tools, assist instructors, prep classrooms, and ensure student safety while maintaining equipment and inventories.

Responsibilities include tool repair, purchasing, and coordinating with vendors to keep the shop running smoothly and safely for students.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
• Red Seal certification in related trade is essential.
• Class 5 or higher driver’s license is required.
• WHMIS certification is required.
• Lock-out procedures training is required.
• OFA Level 1 or Basic First Aid if issued after Nov 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and inventory shop tools and equipment.
• Dispense/receive tools to/from students and support instructors.
• Instruct students on proper use and care of tools; supervise in absence of instructor.
• Maintain, track, and repair tools; ensure equipment stays in good working order.
• Purchase equipment, tools, and supplies; maintain accurate inventory.
• Prepare materials and supplies ahead of classes; work with vendors and industry.
• Prioritize student safety and ensure proper use of tools and equipment.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance of equipment and software; coordinate repairs.

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Red Seal certification

Class 5+ driver's license

WHMIS certification

Lock-out procedures training

OFA Level 1 / Basic First Aid

Job description

The Technical Training Assistant, Automotive plays a vital role in the successful and efficient delivery of Trades and Applied Technology Programs and courses. This role undertakes a wide variety of duties related to tool repair, maintenance and inventory, instructor and classroom preparation and support, safety compliance, and financial support activities.

The incumbent is responsible for dispensing and receiving of tools to and from students and provides support to Instructors, ensuring effective delivery of Trades and Applied Technology Programs. The Assistant provides instruction to students on the proper use and care of tools and supervises students in the absence of an instructor. The incumbent maintains and tracks the use of all shop tools, ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order, and performs repairs as required. The incumbent is responsible for purchasing equipment, tools, and supplies and ensuring accurate inventory of these.

The Technical Training Assistant, Automotive proactively ensures that all materials and supplies are ready in advance of classes taking place, and independently addresses any issues that arise working closely with vendors and industry. This role is focused on student safety and ensures that tools and equipment are being used appropriately.

The role requires regular preventative maintenance of all equipment, tools, computer software and systems used within the programs to ensure safety and a coordinated approach to repairs with limited disruption to the quality of the program.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma
• Red Seal certification in related trade
• Class 5 or higher driver's license
• WHMIS certification
• Lock-out procedures training
• Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1; or, if issued after Nov 1, 2024, Basic First Aid

Preferred Qualifications:

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey toward greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.