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IMPORTANT: Effective immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 29, 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: December 9, 2024

IN-LAB TESTING DATE: December 12, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE DEAN OF TECHNOLOGIES TO ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORIES AND FACILITIES.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist all faculty in preparation and presentation of labs
• Assist faculty in setting up, operation and use of lab equipment and computers
• Ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies are available for scheduled lab periods
• Test, maintain, calibrate and repair lab apparatus including computers
• Provide assistance with all departmental hardware and software

• In collaboration with the Health and Safety Office:

• Ensure the safety of the laboratory and associated equipment,

• Maintain safety equipment and post necessary safety regulations
• Obtain and operate A/V equipment when requested
• Maintain the laboratories and prep-room areas clean and in good order
• Schedule and assist students directly with make-up or special lab work
• Submit yearly capital request with consultation of faculty
• Prepare Purchase Requisitions, track Purchase Orders, and pick-up deliveries
• Supervise inventory of departmental equipment, supplier and media materials
• Design and build new laboratory equipment
• Maintain a library of reference journals and magazines for the use of students and staff
• Maintain contact with college service departments, Macdonald College, suppliers and salespersons
• Operate shop tools, office equipment, and all departmental equipment
• Attend department meetings when requested
• Support faculty in various additional tasks, such as invigilation, when needed.
• Perform any other related tasks as may be assigned
• Generate work orders for college service department support.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: College diploma (DEC) in an appropriate specialty (Engineering Technologies) or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

Specific Requirements

Training:

• Valid WHMIS training
• Recent training on the safe use of tools and machinery. (Candidates who have not previously received these trainings will be required to complete them.)
• Electronic and computer trouble shooting and repair
• Mechanical trouble shooting and repair
• Autonomous – able to work with minimal supervision

Assets:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of computer networks

Candidates will be tested to demonstrate knowledge and ability in the following areas:

• Electronic aptitude
• Mechanical aptitude
• English (advanced oral, written comprehension and written production)
• French (intermediate oral)

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Prior to submitting your application by email, we would like to provide crucial details regarding the interview process.

To streamline our selection process, interviews for this position are scheduled for a specific date, December 9, 2024, and laboratory testing will take place on December 12, 2024. Only selected applicants will be advised of the interview location, and only the top ranked candidate will be invited to undergo practical testing.

Please ensure your availability on the specified dates before submitting your application. We understand that scheduling conflicts may arise, and we appreciate your commitment to making the necessary arrangements to attend the interview if you are shortlisted and to be available for testing if you are ranked as the top candidate.

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