Job description:
COMPETITION REFERENCE
C24-25-SS-10
POSITION
Laboratory Technician in Electronics
(Temporary full-time replacement for one year or until the return of the incumbent)
DEPARTMENT
Academic Services
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Associate Academic Dean
WORK LOCATION
325, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6T3
TYPE OF HIRING
Temporary full-time replacement for one year or until the return of the incumbent.
WORK SCHEDULE
Schedule to be determined depending on laboratories.
SALARY RANGE
$26.38 - $35.22
SUMMARY:
The principal and customary work of the employee in this employment class consists in assisting the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation, supervision and evaluation of laboratory work, field work and workshops and to perform different technical functions related to the maintenance, calibration, repair, modification and installation of systems, equipment and instruments within an Electronics laboratory.
DUTIES:
- Performs all tasks required to adapt existing equipment to the demands of new technologies employed within the Electronics department.
- Is responsible for the purchasing of parts, tools and equipment manuals for the repair of the equipment within the Electronics 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 Electronics 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 Electronics 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 electronics preparations.
- 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.
- Experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Previous laboratory experience will be considered an asset.
- Previous experience with procurement will be considered an asset.
Interested candidates should submit their résumé, along with appropriate documentation ONLINE on our college website in the career page at http://www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/manitou/.
Click on the job posting, then click on "APPLY". You will be able to create an account and upload your resume and cover letter.
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
N.B.: Candidates may be required to submit to selection tests. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage College applies an Equal Access program and encourages women, aboriginal people, members of visible and ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to apply.
