Department Technician
2 weeks ago
The Mechanical Engineering program at Dalhousie University provides a well-rounded technical education and prepares graduates to practice in various fields. As a Department Technician, you will provide essential support to the undergraduate, graduate, and research programs in Mechanical Engineering, as well as student teams in the Faculty of Engineering, through the implementation of specialized skills to solve complex design and machining problems.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical guidance such as material selection, manufacturing processes, and assembly procedure to student teams during the project ideation and design phases to ensure that they create adequate fabrication drawings.
- Participate as a member of the Design Project Review Committee to help evaluate the student design concepts and reports for readiness to build and provide direct feedback to the students on feasibility, fabrication approaches and safety.
- Act as primary technician for student teams as designated by the Committee and provide manufacturing services (machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) or any other support that they may require to ensure project success.
- Provide oversight toward safety training to all students who are working in labs and shops to ensure that they work in a safe manner.
- Provide support for external contract research for both researchers in the department and across the Faculty of Engineering.
- Handle shipments and deliveries of sensitive or heavy equipment, forklift and crane operation, maintain lab chemical inventory and safety data sheets, manage hazardous waste disposal, inspect eye wash stations and first aid kits, maintain an inventory of consumables, reconcile monthly purchasing card transactions.
- Canadian Red Seal or Red Seal equivalent qualified machinist with approximately five to seven years' of experience.
- Candidate must have excellent communication (oral and written) skills, a strong background in machining of complex parts as well as technical prototyping and working on mechanical equipment.
- Experience with use of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, and experience with welding.
- Experience working independently, as well as supervising and training others.
- Candidate must have a proven record of placing a strong importance on safety in the workplace.
- A valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
- Experience and a desire to work with students and faculty members in an academic setting, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies in particular:
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Service
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application ConsiderationBargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.
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