Lab Technician Ag - Moose Jaw, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Moose Jaw, Canada

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Description

Competition Number

P14436
Posting Title
Lab Technician Ag & Food Production Program
Classification
Band 8
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus
Building

Other Building

Date Posted

07/05/2023
Closing Date
07/16/2023
JIQ #

Under Review
Start Date

08/21/2023
End Date

Open Until Filled

No
Ongoing
Yes
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Professional Services
Hours of Work
To be Assigned
Salary Range

- $2, $2,706.04 bi-weekly
Temporary Market Stipend
- $6,000 per year/ prorated to percentage worked
Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

72 hours / 2 week pay period

per collective agreement
Posting Status

Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
The NRT Lab Technologist is responsible for understanding, anticipating and satisfying the client's needs. This can include a variety of duties such as technical, organizational supervisory, and communication skills in order to manage the operations in the NRT area.

Duties include:

Installation, set up, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and specimens.
Preparation of equipment/tools for labs and field exercises, and assisting instructors with the use and demonstration of equipment to ensure safe operating procedures at all times. (Aquatic sampling, fisheries equipment, wildlife equipment, enforcement tools, GPS)
Enforces lab/field safety ensuring students and staff follow proper safety procedures.
Transportation of students to camps as required.
Recommendations, specifications and purchasing of supplies and field equipment, the maintenance of inventory and computerized inventory record database systems.
Contacting suppliers/manufacturers to obtain information and pricing for the required field equipment and lab supplies. (ability to negotiate the best pricing in order to maximize the department budget).
Demonstrates and/or assists in lab and field instruction.
Identifying areas of improvement within the NRT program.
Promotes constructive and efficient working relationship with students, instructional staff and other institute personnel.
Provide instruction to students of certain courses learning outcomes, as designated by the Program Head. Evaluation and grading of assigned learning outcomes. Design and develop curriculum for specified courses.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Technologist diploma in programrelevant field or equivalent apprenticelevel combination of education and experience.
Member of/or eligible for certification with relevant certifying body, such as Technology Professionals Saskatchewan (TPS) as an Applied Science Technologist or Certified Technician.
Experience with program-relevant software and equipment and their integration,
Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills including planning, scheduling, and prioritizing workloads in a dynamic environment.
Strong data and records management skills with a digital focus.
Effective problem-solving skills with strict attention to detail.
Ability to function as an effective team member in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with many diverse groups, including other departments within Saskatchewan Polytechnic, staff, faculty, and industry stakeholders.

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. Demonstrates understanding and valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Please note:
A clear Criminal Record Check will be required for this position.
**Desired QSA