Trades and Technical Program Support Technician - Campbell River, Canada - North Island College

North Island College

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Campbell River, Canada

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Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

SS0393
Position Information
Division
Trades & Technical
Department
Trades and Technical Programs
Supervisor Title
Dean or Designate
Location
Campbell River(CR)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Temporary
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Desired Start Date

07/24/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
10/31/2023
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
Under Article 1.05 b) of the NIC CUPE Local 3479 collective agreement a temporary employee with an assignment less than twelve (12) months is excluded from the agreement provisions relating to Seniority (Article 11) and Layoff and Recall (Article 12). The offer of this temporary appointment, on an
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Pay Grade
J: $ $33.46 per hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Trades and Technology or designate, the Trades and Technical Program Support Technician supports all aspects of the tool crib, training compound, and shop spaces for the designated campus/centre. Tasks include coordinating tools and training aids, inventory control of program supplies and materials, while ensuring all equipment is in good repair and ready for use at all times. The position provides supports to instructor/s and students and is responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of all equipment, while ensuring adherence to all regulatory safety procedures and practice in the shop and at the training site. The position provides guidance with technical procedures and may assist in the supervision of students during lab/shop classes, as required. The Trades and Technical Program Support Technician is accountable for the efficient operation of trades shop/s and compounds, the equipment/tool room and maintenance of program supply rooms. This includes effective planning and organizing of all necessary tools, materials and equipment for use in the shop and at training site, ensuring that all supplies and materials are in stock and that equipment is safe, in good repair, ready for use as required to support faculty, students and programming. The Trades and Technical Program Support Technician is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, implements and practices the values in everything they do.
Position Competencies
Job Knowledge
Judgment
Teamwork
Planning & Organization
Customer Service Excellence
Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintains and repairs program machinery, equipment and tools to ensure it is in safe working order and tested as required, ready for program instruction.
2. Responsible for the procurement of necessary tools, equipment and supplies required by the instructor/program.
3. Supports instructor/s in the shop and training compound, to ensure that students are in compliance with safety procedures and safe shop practices whilst working on machinery and equipment.
4. Provides guidance to students as required on the safe use of tools from the point of issuance from the toolcrib, to use in the shop and/or training compound, and upon return to the toolcrib.
5. Monitors and maintains an inventory control system of all equipment, tools, materials and supplies, and processes purchase requisitions, shipping and receiving.
6. Ensures a safe working and learning environment by adhering to WHMIS, WCB regulations and compliance with College Health and Safety policies and procedures.
7. Ensures safety equipment and materials are maintained, supporting a safe, clean, and hazards free learning environment.
8. Advises instructors immediately of any concerns with respect to student actions or practices, which may result in unnecessary damage to equipment or unsafe working practices.
9. Maintains a tool sign out agreement and deposit system, while working with the Student Services Department to ensure student deposits are paid and returned as required.
10. Establishes and maintains collaborative and positive workplace relations with instructors, students, staff, and administrators, to support and promote the program and college as a positive learning environment.
11. Responds professionally and positively to student requests for guidance in the safe use of equipment, and identify potential hazards in the shop environment, to ensure students are aware of their responsibilities in the safe use of equipment.
12. Ensures the toolcrib shop floor and storage areas are maintained and are in good order.
13. Responsible to organize, conduct and document monthly toolbox safety meetings with each trade or group of trade instructors. Alert the OHS committee and the director of any issues that are not immediately remedied.
14. Responsible for the repair and maintain training aids. As directed by the director the Technician will be responsible for building training aids limited to their trade or technical area of expertise.