Technical Training Assistant, Welding

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Job Details

Part Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 34.230 per hour

Job Description

VIU invites applications for the regular part-time role of Technical Training Assistant, Welding, a crucial role within our Welding department.

About this Role:
As the Technical Training Assistant, Welding, you will play a vital role in the successful and efficient delivery of Trades and Applied Technology Programs and courses. This role undertakes a wide variety of duties related to tool repair, maintenance and inventory, instructor and classroom preparation and support, safety compliance, and financial support activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing and receiving tools to and from students and providing support to instructors, ensuring effective delivery of Trades and Applied Technology Programs. The Assistant provides instruction to students on the proper use and care of tools and supervises students in the absence of an instructor. You will maintain and track the use of all shop tools, ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order, and performing repairs as required. In this role, you will also be responsible for purchasing equipment, tools, and supplies and ensuring accurate inventory of these.

As the Technical Training Assistant, Welding, you will be focused on student safety and ensure that tools and equipment are being used appropriately.

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 diploma
Red Seal certification in related trade
WHMIS certification
Lock-out procedures training
Forklift certification
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1; or, if issued after Nov 1, 2024, Basic First Aid (or obtain as per CUPE Article 23.03 c)
Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Information for Applicants:

View the full posting and apply online by January 29th, 2025.

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 13,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.