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Program Assistant (TS) – Trades and Transportation - IT Campus

Program Assistant (TS) – Trades and Transportation - IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community CollegeHalifax, NS, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$39,237.27–CA$44,897.17 yearly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to an Academic Chair, as a member of the School of Trades and Transportation, you will :

  • Provide maintenance of shop equipment, and ensure proper preventative maintenance procedures are carried out in our shops.
  • Maintain a safe work environment in all areas where students and staff are working.
  • Assist in the set up and display of special events.
  • Assist Faculty with labs and pre-lab organization.
  • Supervise the Pipe and Industrial Mechanic shops throughout service periods.
  • Assist with various training opportunities for students.
  • Maintain inventory control in the shops as well as the timely ordering of materials to suit curriculum requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with shop safety and quality control requirements by following applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Assist faculty in the preparation, dismantling and cleanup of workshop demonstrations.
  • Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all staff and provide effective customer service for all users of the shop and classroom spaces.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is a college diploma or certificate in a related discipline such as Industrial Mechanic, Plumber, Pipefitter or Welder.
  • You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience.
  • Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain.
  • You have a basic knowledge of trades operations and safe working conditions.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
  • You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.

    • Relevant Skills and Knowledge :

  • You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and to interpret policies and procedures.
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide routine information and answer inquiries.
  • You demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.