Educational Laboratory Technologist ll

Job description

Trades meet tech in SAIT’s **[School of Transportation](https://www.sait.ca/sait-schools/school-of-transportation)**. Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast-evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. **The Opportunity** ****Job classification**:** A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II **Salary range:**$59,094.75 -$63,995.75 (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity) **Hours per week:** 36.25hrs **Paid leave:**3 weeks vacation per year **Position End Date:** August 27th, 2027 **Posting closing date: Until Filled** View a summary of our [**benefits and perks**](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/administration/work-at-sait/why-sait) for salaried employees Reporting to the Academic Chair, this position provides maintenance and service support to the Welding Apprenticeship, Welding and Fabrication Technology, and Pre-Employment welding department, as well as other departments throughout the school as required. Maintain & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the welding trade. Monitor & maintain inventory levels for equipment and a lab consumable. Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. Maintain levels for equipment and lab consumables. ### The Role - Control & maintain all inventory used in the welding labs. Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking weld coupons - Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards - Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs. Provide technical support to the welding section - Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling - Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures - SAFETY: Adhere to legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors. Follow all SAIT general Health & Safety regulations, rules, codes of practice, standard operating procedures in the HSEMS Manual. Etc. Other duties as assigned ### Skills Required - Strong communication, both written and verbal - Excellent organizational and time management - Fluent in English reading and vocabulary - Class 5 license- Abstract required - Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc. - Must be willing to be trained in the following. (SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS, Welding section specific training. ### Qualifications & Experience **Minimum** - Minimum High School Grade 11 **Preferred** - High School Grade 12 with post-secondary or vocational training ### Qualifications, Certifications or Designations **Preferred** - Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade. (ie. Welding, Industrial Mechanic, RV Technician)