Technologist

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk College is seeking a Technologist to support academic program delivery in skilled trades. This full-time role involves procurement, maintenance of lab equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a diploma, practical experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay

Progressive vacation plan

Access to Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Reduced rate for courses for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience required.
• Specialization in certain areas may be an asset.
• Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOP's) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring and scheduling lab equipment and supplies.
• Creates and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for shop equipment.
• Facilitates implementation of health and safety practices.

Skills

Health and Safety Practices

Equipment Maintenance

Procurement Management

Communication

Education

Minimum 2-year diploma

Certificate of Qualification

Job description

Technologist

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Home Campus: Stoney Creek (fully on-site)

Rate of Pay: Payband J (Start Rate: $42.56 per hour)

Posting Date: May 21st, 2025

Closing Date: May 27th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Welding Department Technologist will support academic program delivery for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, post secondary skilled trades programs and community engagement initiatives by ensuring lab equipment, tools, and supplies are functioning and available for use per the academic area.

The incumbent's working hours may vary from semester to semester depending upon program/course/level delivery schedules.

What you'll be doing:

Procurement and Set Up of Inventory, Equipment and Supplies

• Responsible for procuring and scheduling lab equipment and supplies inventory, completing minor equipment repairs, maintaining and monitoring of equipment, tooling, supplies and consumables.
• Collaborates with faculty to recommend technology enhancement and innovation to support program growth and alignment with industry trends.
• Works with the Associate Dean, Operations Manager, and purchasing officer to work within allocated budget.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for lab equipment and lab processes in consultation with various SMEs and manufacturers as required.
• Receives ordered goods and materials as per college procurement policy and delivers to shops as required.
• Procures and replenishes lab inventories: tools, equipment, hardware, consumables, parts, supplies, etc. as needed; completes ordering process in accordance with established procedures.
• Works with faculty to ascertain whether tools, equipment, and work requested will fit program parameters.
• Completes as-required lab equipment & supply inventory review in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides training to applicable personnel in relation to lab-specific practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintains lab and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition; checks and maintains safety equipment, secures lab supplies and equipment inventories.
• Works with faculty to create supply kits (where appropriate) for exercises and projects.
• Schedules tools and equipment to have sufficient test units for practical class; receives tools and equipment and initiates repair orders.
• Works with faculty to ensure enough material and equipment is on hand and set up for expected student activities.

Maintain and Repair Lab Equipment; Works with faculty to design/build new training simulators or devices.

• Creates and maintains a preventative and predictive maintenance schedule for shop equipment and tools to ensure operations during program and apprenticeship delivery to avoid downtime.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces or arranges for external repairs where necessary.
• Obtains and sets up special lab equipment and supplies, including performing tests and/or dry runs on lab exercises to verify the desired outcome and results.
• Repairs defective tools and equipment and/or teaching aids after classes are finished.
• Ensures appropriate and safe storage of lab supplies and equipment.
• Assists in orientation of new faculty/students to the lab operations as required.
• Maintains applicable lab equipment operation, maintenance and service manuals, parts catalogs, etc.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedules and processes, and assists to arrange for the inspection and certification of equipment and tools in accordance with industry regulations and standards.
• Researches equipment requests from faculty that support a wide variety of classroom initiatives, new technologies, student projects and curriculum learning outcome requirements.

Health & Safety

• Facilitates implementation and reinforcement of health and safety practices and standards per College and program/lab requirements.
• Identifies potential safety issues, and recommends and/or implements appropriate solutions.
• Follows Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Ensures general housekeeping is maintained in all shops/labs.
• Identifies potential safety issues, and recommends/implements appropriate solutions.
• Conducts laboratory inspections, implements and coordinates corrective action to ensure compliance with external governing bodies.
• Supports an environment that Health & safety polices, housekeeping and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Creates and updates equipment work instructions, safety manuals and lab Safety Data Sheets.
• Creates and/or collaborates to create Standard Operating Procedures for faculty and student reference; diagnoses and/or repairs equipment (where feasible) on demand during lab sessions.
• Ensures safe storage, handling, and disposal of all supplies, equipment and materials; follows college processes related to WHMIS and for disposal/recycle of waste; maintains current safety documents and ensures current SDS are filed for newly acquired materials.

This position requires the ability to perform various physical tasks as part of daily responsibilities. Candidates must be able to safely complete these tasks with the use of appropriate safety equipment as required, including but not limited to protective gear, harnesses, or other safety devices.

Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Minimum 2-year diploma.
• Certificate of Qualification in the field, considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
• Specialization in certain areas may be an asset for particular positions.
• Practical experience supporting the skilled trades through shop and equipment maintenance, understanding standard operating procedures (SOP's) and excellent working knowledge of health and safety processes.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/