Divisional Program Technician, Metal Trades

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Competition ID:

4414

Internal Closing Date:

December 15, 2025

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

11 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $32.01 to $35.76 per hour

Employment Type:

Permanent 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):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

35

We are currently seeking a Divisional Program Technician-Metal Trades to join our Trades and Technology team.

Job Overview

To provide support and assistance to students and faculty in various trade programs including; monitoring shop work, maintaining inventory, repairs of tools and equipment and prepare materials for learning.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of C Level Welding Ticket.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate and maintain forklift/shop vehicles and have Forklift certification.
• Experience in monitoring student activity in a shop environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials, tools and equipment.
• Competence in the following software –MS Office. MS Excel, Outlook.
• Extensive demonstrated experience with the safe use of machinery applicable to the trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS and WorkSafeBC procedures for the trades.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of machine tools.
• Proven ability to organize work, multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Proven ability to deal effectively with others and to handle unusual or unexpected situations, including the ability to deal with hostile or upset clients.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to display initiative, discretion and meet changing priorities; to tolerate ambiguity; to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; meet deadlines and make responsible decisions.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items (23kg/50 pounds).

Please note:As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to beconsidered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

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Note to Applicants

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We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.