Part-time Technologist

2 months ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Algonquin College Full time

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides technical expertise and performs a variety of tasks necessary to support the faculty and students in the Applied Museum Studies program, under the direction of the Chair, Design Studies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides in-lab and technical support to faculty members and students in the Applied Museum Studies program
  • Demonstrates and enforces safe working habits
  • Demonstrates and reinforces lab techniques taught by faculty
  • Provides one-on-one assistance to students who need extra time and assistance
  • Orients new and part-time faculty to laboratory procedures
  • Procures and makes available the requested equipment and resources for courses and day-to-day functions
  • Supervises open labs for students

Lab Setup and Maintenance:

  • Selects, prepares, and assembles the proper apparatus, materials and specimens/samples for all lab sessions in consultation with faculty
  • Assists in the tear down of lab stations and general clean up following labs
  • Assists with set up of materials for delivery of midterm and final practical assessments in consultation with faculty

Equipment and Supply Management:

  • Organizes and stores all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
  • Maintains and orders disposable inventory for all labs in consultation with faculty and Chair
  • Assembles products using ministry shop/lab requirements, mechanical drawings, and written instructions
  • Properly sets up, calibrates, maintains, operates and shuts down general purpose and specialized tools, instruments and equipment used in the program in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
  • Provides oversight of equipment and adherence to recommended maintenance schedules
  • Maintains, repairs, and provides technical advice and record of purchase/ordering of all equipment in consultation with faculty and Chair
  • Performs annual inventory of equipment and supplies according to established College procedures
  • Makes recommendations in consultation with faculty for new equipment and materials based on research of current industry trends

Required Qualifications:

  • Three (3) year diploma/degree in Museum Studies, Conservation, Exhibit Preparation, Fine Arts, or equivalent
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience
  • Preferably Experience in the cultural/movable Heritage sector, and/or in a lab environment related to the position
  • Hands-on experience with lab setup, modification, and teardown
  • Proficiency in maintaining, using, and supervising a variety of general-purpose and specialized tools, instruments, and equipment
  • Knowledge of safe storage and handling of chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases
  • Strong understanding of lab safety protocols and procedures
  • Excellent organizational skills for maintaining and ordering inventory and ensuring safe storage of materials
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to lab equipment and setup
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and learners
  • Experience working with learners in a classroom/lab setting is an asset

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.



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