Tool Room Attendant/shop Assistant, Carpentry - Powell River, Canada - Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University

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Powell River, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Tool Room Attendant/Shop Assistant, Carpentry:

Employment Group
CUPE
Position Number
0052 Division
Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology
Department
Carpentry
Campus
Powell River campus
Location
Powell River, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type

- regular part-time

FTE
0.3 Workload
25 hours per week for 6.5 months of the year.

Seasonal layoff for 22 weeks per year:
March 22, 2024 to August 26, 202- Pay Level

CUPE

9: $31.88 per hour

Appointment Start Date
28Aug202 Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Referees/References
Posted Date
06Jul202 Closing Date
26Jul202 Job Reference
2147

Duties:

Maintain, repair and/or arrange for repair of tools and equipment for the Carpentry Department. Order shop materials and meet with suppliers and manufacturers' representatives. Working with the program chair and instructors, organize and maintain shop materials and equipment.

Maintain proper safety standards and follow safe procedures for use and repair of tools and equipment as well as demonstrating and ensuring students follow safe use of tools and equipment.

Under the direction of the instructor, supervise work performed by students. Issue tools to students and instructors. May perform some or all of the duties listed above depending on the programs needs and demands.

Required Qualifications:

Carpentry Certificate of Qualification (TQ) or Interprovincial (IP) and demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and repair of carpentry had and power tools and equipment.

Working knowledge of safety standards including WorkSafeBC regulations. Minimum three years' recent relevant experience.

Some bookkeeping and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to successfully resolve conflict.
Willingness to work as part of a team comprised of instructors, administrators and support staff.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work in and maintain a carpentry shop.
Demonstrated supervisory and conflict resolution skills.
Budget management courses.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include wellbeing initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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