Cégep Heritage College is located in Gatineau, Québec, next to the National Capital Region’s Gatineau Park. It is the region’s only public, tuition-free, English-language college, offering innovative and personalized instruction across 18 Career, Pre-University and Continuing Education programs in its modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Cégep Heritage College is a vibrant multicultural institution with dedicated staff serving more than 1,000 students. It delivers educational programming that fosters extraordinary student-teacher interaction, student leadership and entrepreneurship, intercultural dialogue and engagement, and high-calibre athletics.

COMPETITION NUMBER

C24-25-SS-12

POSITION

Laboratory Technician in Electronics (Regular Full-time.)

DEPARTMENT

Academic Services

PREDECESSOR

 Florin Tranulea

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Sandra Stark

TYPE OF HIRING

Regular Full-time

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule to be determined depending on laboratories.

WORK LOCATION

 325, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes, Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6T3

SALARY RANGE
26.38$ - 35.22$
ROLE SUMMARY
The principal and customary work of the employee in this employment class consists in assisting the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation, supervision and evaluation of laboratory work, field work and workshops and to perform different technical functions related to the maintenance, calibration, repair, modification and installation of systems, equipment and instruments within an Electronics laboratory.
DUTIES
  • Performs all tasks required to adapt existing equipment to the demands of new technologies employed within the Electronics department.
  • Is responsible for the purchasing of parts, tools and equipment manuals for the repair of the equipment within the Electronics laboratory.
  • Assists the teaching staff in the preparation of equipment for laboratory sessions.
  • Assists in the supervision of activities related to laboratory sessions, training courses or workshops.
  • Is available for repairs during laboratory sessions.
  • Ensures the proper storage and functioning of equipment.
  • Maintains the inventory of equipment and supplies.
  • Participates in the selection of equipment for the Electronics laboratory.
  • Obtains quotes related to the purchase of equipment.
  • Completes purchase orders for signature.
  • Examines, assembles, installs and tests new equipment.
  • Performs installation and, where possible, repairs and maintenance of all equipment within the Electronics laboratory.
  • May be asked to train less experienced technicians and to coordinate the work of other support employees involved in the carrying out of programs or technical operations for which he/she is responsible.
  • Responsible for WHMIS tracking.
  • Performs duties of demonstrator, monitor and supervisor as need be.
  • Performs, when necessary, all other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Must hold a diploma of collegial studies (DEC) or have a diploma in an appropriate field of specialization or the equivalent.
  • Must have at least one (1) year of pertinent experience with electronics preparations.
  • Must possess excellent English language skills, and fluency in French would be considered an asset.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid training certification.
  • Must have information technology knowledge in terms of installing software, upgrading desktops and laptops, configuring routers and switches using command line interfaces.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office is essential.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and have the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work effectively with respect to deadlines and produce accurate results.
  • Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have a strong work ethic and exercise discretion.
  • Previous laboratory experience will be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience with procurement will be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should submit their résumé, along with appropriate documentation ONLINE on our college website in the career page at http://www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/manitou/.

Click on the job posting, then click on "APPLY".  You will be able to create an account and upload your résumé and cover letter.

Please note that only online applications will be considered.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates will be required to submit to selection tests.  

POSTING DATES
From 2024-10-10 00:00 to 2024-10-24 23:45

Cégep Heritage College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.