Divisional Program Technician
City : Surrey, BC
Category : 200042-Inst Admin - Trades & Technology
Industry : Education
Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU
KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.
JOB OVERVIEW: DIVISIONAL PROGRAM TECHNICIAN
To provide support and assistance to students and faculty in various trades programs including providing demonstrations, monitoring shop work safety, maintaining inventory and repairs of tools, and equipment and preparing materials for learning.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Entry Level TQ in a building technology related field or equivalent experience supplemented by 10 years related experience supporting vocational trades training programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in monitoring student activity in a shop environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials, tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting electronic and/or electrical training.
• Ability to operate and maintain forklifUworkshop vehicles and have Forklift and Reach Truck certification.
• Experience with computer software applications for trades and automotive systems. Competence in the following software: MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook.
• Extensive demonstrated experience with the safe use of machinery applicable to the trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS and WCB safe work procedures for the trades.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of machine tools.
• Proven ability to organize work, multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Proven ability to deal effectively with others and to handle unusual or unexpected situations, including the ability to deal with hostile or upset clients.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to display initiative, discretion and meet changing priorities; to tolerate ambiguity; to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; meet deadlines and make responsible decisions.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items.
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Salary Information
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates
Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
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Note to Applicants:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.