Computer Lab Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Langara College
Description
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C:
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Job Title:
Computer Lab Assistant
Employee Group:
CUPE
Employee Type:
Casual
Start Date:
Tuesday, September 5 2023
End Date (if applicable):
Job Description:
Reporting to the Chair and under the direct supervision of the Faculty Instructor, the Computer Lab Assistant provides individual assistance to students during scheduled computing science labs according to work performance standards set by the College.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to students during regular computing science lab hours and CSIS Help Centre:
- Provides individual assistance to students to help them complete lab assignments or exercises during scheduled lab hours. Responds to basic, routine questions regarding lab assignments/exercises whereas explanations for concepts are referred to the instructor.
- Provides individual assistance to students independently during scheduled CSIS Help Centre hours.
- Reports computer labs' software and/or hardware issues to IETS Service Desk.
- Assists instructors in the development of lab assignments and/or exercises by validating assignments (e.g., works through assignments) and provides input accordingly.
- Assists instructor in marking assignments and tests.
- Makes content updates to the instructional support department web site, as directed by the Chair or designate.
- Occasionally supervises students in a lab setting in the absence of an instructor.
- Performs other related duties, within scope of pay category, as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
Education
- Grade 12 and completion of two semesters of college level studies in computing science, engineering, and/or information systems.
- Six (6) months of customer contact experience providing assistance. Preference given to individuals with prior experience in tutoring or providing computer support assistance.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent interpersonal and English language communication skills as demonstrated by the effective explanation of technical concepts to nontechnical users.
- Depending on the course, technical proficiency in one or more of the following areas are required:
- basic web programming including HTML5, JavaScript and CSS.
- computer programming in an object-oriented language such as Java, C++, or Visual Basic.
- Familiarity with engineering technical drawings as well as computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software, such as Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
- Capacity to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to physically perform the duties of the position and to meet work performance standards set by the College.
- Aptitude to learn new software and/or hardware.
- Ability to work evenings and a flexible work schedule.
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our recruitment team.
Salary Range:
$ $24.44 per hour
Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 14
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.35
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No
Closing Date:
Wednesday, June
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us.
If you were a temporary employee with
CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please
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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the
CUPE Collective Agreement
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
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