Technologist, Carpentry (Internal/External)

Cambrian College; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College’s Schools of Skills Training seeks a Technologist, Carpentry to start January 2027. The incumbent will plan and maintain carpentry lab facilities and provide technical support to faculty and students. They will design and develop equipment to meet learning needs, evaluate equipment for.purchase, and help manage budget and inventory.

Internal candidates have first consideration. Candidates must have 403A Carpenter qualification, 3 years post-apprenticeship experience, and

Qualifications

• Certificate of Qualification as a 403A General Carpenter.
• Three years of experience after completion of apprenticeship training.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and maintain the carpentry lab facilities, including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to faculty and students and guide learners in the lab.
• Design and develop equipment and systems to meet learning requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Postsecondary diploma in Carpentry/Building Construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cambrian College’s Schools of Skills Training requires a Technologist, Carpentry beginning January 2027.

Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

• Plan, organize, and maintain the carpentry lab facilities, including repairs, preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise of a specialized nature to faculty and students and determine the best services and methods required to meet user needs, and provide assistance and direction to students while in the lab.
• Design and develop equipment, systems, materials, etc., to meet students’ learning requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and other resources and make recommendations whether to purchase or repair.
• Control supply inventory and monitor budget in conjunction with the department coordinator.
• Promote and uphold a workplace safety standard and be an effective role model within the classroom.

Required:

• Certificate of Qualification as a 403A General Carpenter. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
• Three years of experience after completion of apprenticeship training.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with clients.
• High degree of initiative, work‑related flexibility, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to advise and positively interact with students is important, as is the ability to work within a team environment.

Assets/Preferred:

• Postsecondary diploma in Carpentry/Building Construction
• Experience working within a postsecondary environment.
• Teaching or hands‑on training experience.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  1. WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
• Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyperson