Department Teaching Laboratory Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ALES RR Teaching:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Nov 29, 2023

Closing Date

Dec 06, 2023

Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

Salary Range

$56,040 to $76,820 per year

Grade

Hours

35

_This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying_
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

Location:

Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is inperson.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Department of Renewable Resources is among the best both nationally and internationally in terms of quality of research and training much needed for the next generation of scientists and workforce to address the grand challenges for the environmental sciences, forest ecology and management, sustainable agriculture, reclamation and restoration of land and water, and soil sciences in the province and beyond.

Also, close ties to the government and industry are unique in Canada and enhance the department's positioning. The department has outstanding resources in terms of space, infrastructure, core facilities, and excellent support staff. Our graduates are leaders in a diverse array of natural resources-related companies, academic institutions, agencies, and non-profit organizations.

The Department is part of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, providing opportunities for strong interdisciplinary linkages in both research and teaching.

Position

This person is expected to coordinate the preparation and delivery of teaching labs with large number of students and field trips for the department's larger undergraduate laboratory courses, organizing of the department's field schools during summer, oversees departmental shared research labs, and is a member of the ALES Safety Committee.

This position requires the incumbent to work in-person in order to fully students and the department.

Specifically, they (1) take the lead role in overseeing all (non-computer) departmental teaching and shared laboratory facilities and associated equipment to provide clean, safe, and effective working environments; (2) coordinate and oversee the maintenance, storage, security and provision of teaching samples, lab supplies, chemicals, glassware, equipment, and safety items; (3) are a member of the ALES safety committee and works closely with the ALES Safety Advisor; (4) provide a one-window approach for all instructors for course-related field trip equipment needs; (5) organize departmental field schools; (6) provide support for on-line teaching and learning; and (7) perform basic department administrative duties as required.

Duties
Department Teaching and Shared Laboratories

Takes the lead role in overseeing the maintenance of all departmental teaching and shared laboratory facilities (other than computerbased laboratories) and equipment to provide clean, safe, and effective working environments.
Maintains an inventory of departmental field and laboratory equipment.
Coordinates the maintenance and replacement of laboratory/field equipment; assists with appropriate capital equipment proposals.
Coordinates and maintains all centrallyadministered labrelated storage areas, to achieve efficient, safe, and appropriate space use

Departmental Laboratory Safety

Member of the ALES Safety Committee
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for chemicals, radioactive substances, biohazards, fire safety and general safety) for teaching and department shared labs.
Proactively assesses potential hazards; identifies, rectifies, and/or advises on safetyrelated lab issues; recommends policies and purchases for teaching and department shared labs
Ensures that appropriate laboratory emergency action