Toolroom Attendant and Instructional Assistant

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Toolroom Attendant and Instructional Assistant

Employment Group

CUPE

Position Number

00407

Division

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Department

Heavy Mechanical Trades

Campus

Nanaimo campus

Appointment Type

regular part-time

Workload

4 hours per day

Pay Level

CUPE 10

Start:

As soon as possible

Appointment Start Date

21-Feb-2022

Posting Restrictions

Posting 1 of 2. The department intends to hire the same candidate for both postings. Preference will be given to candidates who apply and are qualified for both positions.

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications

Posted Date

20-Jan-2022

Closing Date

02-Feb-2022

Job Reference

1516

Documents

CUPE 600 Hour Self-Declaration Form (Word, 38.26kb)

Duties

Maintain all aspects of the tool room for the Heavy Mechanical Trades Programs.

Maintain and issue tools and equipment, inspect shop equipment for safe operation and receive supplies.

Repair and/or arrange for repair of tools, equipment and diagnostic equipment.

Under the direction of the instructor, supervise repairs performed by students.

Liaise with instructors and customers to schedule trucks and equipment for repairs, and monitor repair process.

Determine requirements, ensure availability of parts and meet with suppliers and manufacturers' representatives.

Maintain and develop systems to account for tools and equipment.

Maintain shop data computer and associated software.

Maintain material safety data sheets. Monitor budgets and submit daily revenues.

Implement and maintain proper safety standards by demonstrating and ensuring students follow safe use of tools and equipment.

Operate forklift on occasion.

Qualifications

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and/or Truck and Transport Mechanic Interprovincial Certification.

Working knowledge of safety standards including WCB Regulations.

Minimum seven years of varied industrial experience.

Experience in maintaining tools, equipment and supplies.

Familiarity with service manuals and computer-based service information systems.

Some bookkeeping and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to successfully resolve conflict.

Demonstrated computer literacy.

Forklift certification (or obtain with 30 days).

Valid BC Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work in and maintain a Heavy Mechanical Trades tool room.

Supervisory skills, conflict resolution and budget management courses.

Note:

Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self- identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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