Innovation Centres Research Technician - Red Deer, Canada - Red Deer College

Red Deer College

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Position Information

Position Title

Innovation Centres Research Technician
Position Summary
The Innovation Centres Research Technician supports the activities of the Manufacturing and Energy Innovation Centres both from a technical and business perspective. This position will prepare business and research cases based on input from the Director, Manager, Engineers, and Specialists. This information will support targeted growth areas. In addition, based on specific skill sets of the incumbent, this position would be able to produce, fabricate and manufacture products for the Innovation Centre and/or Red Deer Polytechnic projects, providing innovative expertise that incorporates new trends and technology in the market. Products may include design concepts (i.e. drawings, CAD diagrams, 3D scans, software development, data analytics, etc.) or actual physical objects. The incumbent will also assist in maintaining the Innovation Centre equipment and be proficient on the operation of such equipment. They will be an integral part of the Applied Research and Innovation department.
Position Responsibilities

Market Intelligence and Research

Conducts thorough market intelligence and research documents based on direction from Director, Business Development Specialist, Applied Research Specialist and/or Engineers
Summarizes and presents the results of research
Provides recommendations/information to Director for use in strategic planning based on research efforts
Prepares research and business cases in collaboration with Innovation Centres team members
Provides information to Director for strategic planning
Works independently to gather market intelligence and research as well as technical tasks and find solutions

Technical Project Support

Communicates clearly with the project manager and customer as to the purpose, plans and outcomes of the project for assigned projects in collaboration with Technicians
Provides expertise in determining best route to take to achieve the customers objective
Writes the scope of work for projects
Assists with costing and determining the timeline of projects
Clearly communicates the progress of the project
Tracks project finances, including invoicing
Sets up, tests and disassembles a variety of equipment
Designs and fabricates simple and complex mockups, incorporating new developments and innovations in the market

Maintain and support the lab equipment including software

Tracks material usage and work orders for related projects in the Division and for the Centre for Innovation and Manufacturing
Procures materials, equipment, supplies and resources as necessary
Assists with the setup of lab projects when required

Continuous Growth and Acquisition of New Skills

Actively participates in training and professional development activities in accordance with goal and development plan and as they become available
Actively acquires knowledge and regularly familiarizes self with policy and procedure in order to meet user needs immediately without misleading or misdirecting students to services
Actively acquires knowledge and skills related to this position

Required Qualifications

Two (2) years of postsecondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in conducting literature reviews, summarizing, and incorporating concepts of research
Ability to actively engage and collaborate effectively with a broad range of individuals ranging from internal stakeholders to business partners to external consultants is critical to the success of this position
Effective analytical, research, and problemsolving skills with an attention for detail
Highly developed interpersonal skills for effective conflict resolution and relationship building
Strong organizational and time management skills, keeping in mind the needs of business and prioritizing multiple clients demands
Ability to design, plan and fabricate prototypes
Ability to selfmanage and work independently with mínimal supervision
Demonstrated experience in an entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman, Red Seal, CET would be an asset
Over Three years up to 5 Years of experience

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly
Salary
Starting at $34.08 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

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Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, t