Ville : Surrey

Catégorie : 200042-Inst Admin - Trades & Technology

Industrie : Education

Employeur : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

We are currently seeking a Divisional Program Technician to join our Faculty of Trades & Technology team. 

Job Overview

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 & Experience

•    Entry Level TQ in a building technology related field or equivalent experience supplemented by 10 years related experience supporting vocational trades training programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

•    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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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.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.