Divisional Laboratory Coordinator

4 months ago


Richmond, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

**Competition ID**:

- 3609

**Internal Closing Date**:

- September 10, 2024

**External Closing Date**:

- September 10, 2024

**# of Openings**:

- 1
- **Salary Information**:

- 14 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $34.78 to $38.87 per hour

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time

**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site

**Travel Frequency**:
**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 8:30am-4:30pm

**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW: DIVISIONAL LABORATORY COORDINATOR**

Reporting to the Business Manager, this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of organizational systems for the equipment, display items, fabric and materials for the divisional labs and other resource/storage areas. This includes working with students, faculty, and staff from all Design programs to develop and implement instructional tools and training plans for equipment use, safety protocols, and lab shutdown. Some routine maintenance of labs, machines, and testing equipment is also included in support of the Divisional Lab Technician.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business Administration or related discipline
- Minimum three years demonstrated knowledge/expertise in working in the apparel and/or product design industry.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Demonstrated knowledge/expertise in working in the apparel and/or product design/manufacturing industry and garment/product construction is essential or a combination of related training and experience.
- Extensive demonstrated experience with the operations, routine maintenance and safe use of machinery and testing equipment applicable to the apparel and product industry.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring student activity in a lab environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials and equipment.
- Excellent oral, written and visual communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Strength in oral, written and visual communication including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Ability to liaise effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and to advocate on behalf of the University.
- Experience developing, planning and administering systems and projects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions and determine when to seek advice.
- Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
- High student service oriented, with the ability to create a positive and meaningful student experience.
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a process improvement perspective.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as an effective team player with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to provide guidance, direction, training and education to others.

**Salary Information**

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

**Why Join KPU?**
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program - eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
- Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
- Intercampus shuttle
- Access to automotive, horticulture, brewe


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