Instructional Assistants, Machinist Program

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

As NAIT continues to grow its student body and lead the way in hands on learning, we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to help support current and future industry professionals and become an art of Canada’s leading polytechnic.

Reporting to the Department Head, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Fabrication department in the School of Skilled trades, these positions are responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of our lab/shop spaces. The positions will also deliver technical lessons in the lab/shop environment independently, under the guidance of instructors, using existing rubrics and assessments, to evaluate students.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Lab/Shop:

- Assist with lab setup and take down
- Assist with repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibrating lab/shop equipment in and outside the department
- Manufacture specialized items when required, creation of jogs, fixtures and teaching aids
- Ensure work area is in a safe and clean condition
- Liaison with other sections or programs when required
- Ensure lab security
- Monitor the “MARS” system (maintenance software)
- Inventory and Budget Control:

- Maintain consumables and inventory of equipment
- Sourcing and obtaining quotes when ordering equipment
- Create work orders and purchase orders
- Assist with purchasing and receiving
- Catalogue equipment manuals and technical literature

Instructional Support:

- Independently, and/or team-teach and deliver in lab/shop technical activities/lessons
- Evaluate students based on existing rubrics and assessment tools, provided by instructors, and provide feedback
- Independent supervision of students
- Demonstrate lab/shop equipment
- Prepare, setup and dismantle lab/shop exercises
- Assist or perform lab/shop demonstrations of equipment under the supervision of instructional support
- Assist instructional staff when required to ensure the safe and correct use of equipment
- Assist instructors in the development of new lab/shop exercises

Student Support:

- Provide tutorial/remedial
- Assist students in the development and execution of technical projects in cooperation with other staff members
- Ensure students are working in a safe condition
- Other duties as assigned

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong Oral & Written communication
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Strong time management & Organizational Skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft suite of programs
- Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted
- Ability to work flexible hours and assignments

**Qualifications**:

- Journeyperson Machinist and red seal completion.
- 5 - 8 years post journeyman completion
- Experience using CAD/CAM software would be an asset
- Class 5 drivers license required
- Forklift training an asset

**Remuneration**: $58,722.56 - $78,322.40 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Instructional Assistant II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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