Technician, Painting and Drawing/mfa Program - Montréal, Canada - Concordia University

Concordia University

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Montréal, Canada

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Description

Position Number:
/ P2833

Department:
Studio Arts

Grade:
Technician Class I

Campus:
Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary:
$ $43.49 per hour

Union/Association/HR Policy:
CUUSS-TS

Posting deadline:
August 21, 2023

Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Department Administrator and functionally to the Graduate Program Director, MFA Program, the incumbent will perform the listed job responsibilities principally within the Painting & Drawing Studios and the MFA Graduate Program, Studio Arts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and administer all Painting & Drawing program studios along with all relevant studio equipment and supplies.
Monitor and administer all MFA program studios, project rooms and galleries along with all relevant studio equipment and supplies.
Ensure that the studios, shops, storage and prop areas are clean and in proper operating condition.
Direct the proper use of studio equipment and supplies; assist students, staff and faculty with all technical issues (i.e. those related to materials and methods in contemporary painting and drawing practice).
Direct the proper use of carpentry tools as they pertain to framing and the building of supports and maintain the material/tool reserves associated with these functions.
Coordinate all faculty and student needs and respond to their respective queries with regards to the functioning of the studios.
Ensure, implement and maintain the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), update all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and label all toxic materials.
Manage hazardous material use in studios and workshops; ensure chemical inventory compliance requirements by monitoring databases.
Instruct students, staff, and faculty in the operation of equipment and ensure adherence to safety regulations and proper studio practices.
Carry out minor repairs and supervise capital and other major renovations projects within the studios.
Process and monitor all approved capital and operating budget transactions, (including fees), that relate to studio equipment and supply needs. Oversee and produce capital and operating budget requests and reports.
Coordinate and contact the appropriate personnel within Maintenance Operations, Security, Cleaning Services, Health & Safety, Fire Safety and other Maintenance Service Units in order to communicate user requests. Submit Work Order repairs and attempt to evaluate and resolve such facilities' problems.
Establish vendor contacts, research pricing of new products and equipment.
May perform other duties as required by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma of Collegial Studies (3 year technical program) or equivalent and four years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and two years of associated work experience.
Sufficient experience with carpentry, woodworking, and joinery to supervise studio facilities.
Working knowledge of laboratory health and safety regulations and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).
Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken and written English in order to communicate with faculty, staff, and students; basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French.
Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Word (to create and update documents) and of Excel (to create, maintain and update spreadsheets and databases).
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Availability and ability to, when required, work outside normal working hours.
Knowledge of Adobe creative suite and Microsoft office 365 is an asset.
Ability to effectively communicate via MS teams, Zoom an asset.
Knowledge of UNITY, Concur, and Ariba for budget monitoring, Web Requisitioning, P-Card systems for purchasing/reconciliation purposes, and expense claim submissions; Maximo for Facilities Management Work Order processing and a working/educational knowledge within a studio arts production environment will be considered important assets.
Will require use of respiratory protection and enrollment in the University's Respiratory Protection Program
Enrollment in the University's Hearing Conservation Program will be required
Physical ability to perform primary responsibilities (for example occasionally lifting/carrying/moving with assistance