Educational Laboratory Tech Ii, Culinary Arts

5 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.

This position provides technical support for the instructional staff and students in the Culinary Arts program by maintaining equipment and adequate supplies for instructional purposes, assist in the preparation of lab/shop exercises through preparation of test samples, learning aides, equipment calibration, set-up, repair and demonstrate safe operation of equipment to students. This position requires a strong knowledge and understanding of the technology, procedures, and instrumentation used in the Department.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Lab/Shop Responsibilities
- Maintain lab/shop equipment
- Calibrate equipment
- Ensure lab security
- Manufacture specialized items when required
- Ensure work area is in a safe condition
- Liaison with other sections or programs when required

Inventory and Budget Control
- Maintain consumables
- Maintain inventory of equipment and consumables
- Obtain quotes when ordering new equipment
- Catalogue equipment manuals and technical literature

Instructional Support
- 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 require to ensure the safe and correct use of equipment
- Assist instructors in the development of new lab/shop exercises

Student Support
- Explain principles and operation of related equipment
- Demonstrate equipment
- Maintain and calibrate equipment when necessary
- Assist students in the development and execution of technical projects in cooperation with other staff members
- Ensure students are working in a safe condition

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Knowledge of computers
- Ability to operate a variety of manual, electronic and pneumatic tools and equipment
- Ability to properly and safely use related tools
- Ability to determine materials required and calculate estimate costs
- Physically capable to perform the work functions of this position (ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted)
- Ability to be flexible with work hours and assignment

**Qualifications**:

- Related trade certificate or technical diploma
- Dual certification in Culinary Arts/Baking and or Professional Meat cutting is an asset
- Experience working in a lab/shop setting
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license
- Knowledge of related occupational hazards and safety precautions

**Remuneration**: $ 1,937.80 - $ 2,618.12 biweekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Ed lab Tech 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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