Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
24.21$ - 32.32$
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The principal and customary work of the employee in this employment class consists in assisting the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation and supervision of laboratory work, field work and workshops within a Physics laboratory.
This employee provides support to students during laboratory, internship and workshop activities, in collaboration with the teachers, and performs the duties of a demonstrator, monitor and supervisor as needed.
- Performs all tasks required to adapt existing equipment to the demands of new technologies employed within the Physics department.
- Is responsible for the purchasing of parts, tools and equipment manuals for the repair of the equipment within the Physics laboratory.
- Assists the teaching staff in the preparation of equipment for laboratory sessions.
- Assists in the supervision of activities related to laboratory sessions, training courses or workshops.
- Is available for repairs during laboratory sessions.
- Ensures the proper storage and functioning of equipment.
- Maintains the inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Participates in the selection of equipment for the Physics laboratory.
- Obtains quotes related to the purchase of equipment.
- Completes purchase orders for signature.
- Examines, assembles, installs and tests new equipment.
- Performs installation and, where possible, repairs and maintenance of all equipment within the Physics laboratory.
- May be asked to train less experienced technicians and to coordinate the work of other support employees involved in the carrying out of programs or technical operations for which he/she is responsible.
- Responsible for WHMIS tracking.
- Performs duties of demonstrator, monitor and supervisor as need be.
- Performs, when necessary, all other related duties.
- Must hold a diploma of collegial studies (DEC) or have a diploma in an appropriate field of specialization or the equivalent.
- Must have at least one (1) year of pertinent experience with physics preparations.
- Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
- Must possess excellent English language skills, and fluency in French would be considered an asset.
- Must have or be willing to obtain Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid training certification.
- Must have information technology knowledge in terms of installing software, upgrading desktops and laptops, configuring routers and switches using command line interfaces.
- Knowledge of LabView software is essential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
- Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and have the ability to work as part of a team.
- Must be able to work effectively with respect to deadlines and produce accurate results.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must have a strong work ethic and exercise discretion.
24.21$ - 32.32$
