Centre Technician - Lethbridge, AB TK L
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Job description
Position Information
Job Title
Centre Technician - Welding
Appointment Type
Full-time Continuing
Position Dates
Full-time Continuing
Hours per week/FTE
40
About the Position
The Centre for Trades and Technologies is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual with excellent communication skills to provide technical services for students and instructors. The position provides support for all apprenticeship and credit programs within the Centre for Trades and Technologies by supporting instructors during lab classes, maintaining shops, shop equipment, preparing materials and shops for classes, and maintaining/ordering shop supplies and materials. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean, Centre for Trades and Technologies.
Position Details
The Centre Technician will be responsible for the following duties which include, but are not limited to:
- Providing support for student issues as they arise – purchasing office and shop supplies.
- Purchasing materials for shop use, and tracking of purchases to ensure their timely arrival.
- Maintain, clean, repair when possible, arrange for repair, and storage of shop tools and equipment.
- Build teaching aids, jigs, and shop fixtures as required by instructors or the institution for the labs and classrooms.
- Arrange and coordinate material delivery.
- Submit requests for purchasing of supplies, material, and equipment.
- Maintaining inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and consumables.
- Maintenance of storage areas.
- Regular equipment maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
- General shop maintenance and cleanliness.
- Arrange and coordinate delivery of materials.
- Fabrication of equipment as required by instructors (utilizing equipment such as the lathe, milling table, saw, and ironworker, etc.).
- Organize and store all printed materials, warranties, equipment manuals/maintenance materials for all tools and equipment in the areas.
- Catalogue equipment (label for inventory) and replace as necessary all tools and equipment in the Trades shops and Support Shop areas.
- Fabrication of teaching aids as required.
- Supply requisitions through LP's Datatel system.
- Department MasterCard management and administration.
- Pick up emergency items from suppliers using department credit card.
- Forklift operation (as required for maintenance/housekeeping in shop areas).
- Overhead crane operation.
- Maintaining WHIMIS and MSDS manuals.
- Attend staff meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyman Certificate in Welding or Millwright, plus five (5) years of experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Applicants should have computer experience for handling purchasing online, strong organization skills for store inventory for shops
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Diverse industry experience, fabrication experience, CNC equipment experience
- Additional journeyman certifications
Salary
AUPE Class Level 10 Step 1 $60,889.10 per annum.
Working Here
Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.
We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.
Lethbridge advantages
Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city's vast park systems and river valley, and we're located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P
Open Date
02/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.