Building Renovation and Restoration Lab Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - George Brown College

George Brown College

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

CLOSING:
May 29, 2023

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Land_ _
Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

Equity Statement_ _**
GBC Vision

To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._

Position Summary:

The incumbent orders materials and sets up the materials and equipment for student lab assignments and projects used by the students in the post-secondary Building Renovation, Building Restoration, carpentry apprenticeship, special projects and programs delivered in the carpentry shops under the direction of the Departmental manager or Director.

Key responsibilities:

Moves materials from storage areas to working areas for each class using equipment such as dollies, forklift, wheelbarrows, and wagons.
Separates waste building materials for recycling and reuse or disposal.
Supervises students who wash down masonry areas between lab classes.
Directs activities of student workers and occasional parttime workers who are hired to assist the incumbent in any of the above activities.
Shovels loose masonry materials such as sand and mortar.
Assists students by reinforcing concepts and skills demonstrated by the professors in the lab.
Monitors student activities to detect and correct unsafe practices when working in the lab.
Provides guidance to individual students on safe operation of handtools and machinery use when observing or when asked by the student.
Installs, maintains, and repairs specialized lab equipment.
Keeps records related to the operation of the shop/labs such as WHIMIS, maintenance schedules, tool inventories, etc.
Conducts ongoing inspections of shop/labs for identification of potential safety hazards and provides proactive solutions.
Supervises student workers hired to help with set up for special functions.
Interviews and recommends workstudy students for hire.
Ensures that sufficient material is on hand for upcoming classes.
Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Threeyear diploma or degree or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution in Building Technology.
Additional requirements: carpentry courses.
Three years of building/mechanical/technical experience (e.g., carpentry/equipment).

Skills and Attributes:

Solid problemsolving, organizational, and time management skills; able to set priorities and assign tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.
Ability to lift over 20 kg or 44 lbs (i.e., masonry carpentry materials, lumber, power tools, etc.).

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal postsecondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a
great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of
GTA's top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.