Trades and Technical Program Support Technician

Posting Number Posting Number SS0705 Position Information Division Trades & Technical Department Trades and Technical Programs Supervisor Title Dean or designate, Trades and Technical Programs Location Campbell River(CR) Posting Type Internal/External Posting Position Status Temporary If Others, please specify Desired Start Date 11/23/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 01/15/2027 Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work) Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30 % 100 Pay Grade J: $32.49 - $34.46 Position Summary Reporting to the Director or as required the Dean of the Faculty of Trades and Technology, the Trades and Technical Program Support Technician supports all aspects of the tool crib for the designated campus/centre. Tasks include coordinating tools and training aids, inventory control of program supplies and materials, while ensuring all equipment is in good repair and ready for use at all times. The position provides supports to instructor/s and students and is responsible for the safe use, maintenance and storage of all equipment, while ensuring adherence to all regulatory safety procedures and practice in the shop and at the training site. The position provides guidance with technical procedures and may assist in the supervision of students during lab/shop classes, as required. The Trades and Technical Program Support Technician is accountable for the efficient operation of trades shops and compounds, the equipment/tool room and maintenance of program supply rooms. This includes effective planning and organizing of all necessary tools, materials and equipment for use in the shop and at training site, ensuring that all supplies and materials are in stock and that equipment is safe, in good repair, ready for use as required to support faculty, students and programming. The Trades and Technical Program Support Technician is aware of the Mission and Values of North Island College, implements and practices the values in everything they do. Please note preference will be given to candidates who hold their Heavy Duty Mechanic RSE (Red Seal Endorsement). Position Competencies Job Knowledge Judgment Teamwork Planning & Organization Customer Service Excellence Communication & Interpersonal Skills Duties & Responsibilities 1. Maintains and repairs program machinery, equipment and tools to ensure it is in safe working order and tested as required, ready for program instruction. 2. Responsible for the procurement of necessary tools, equipment and supplies required by the instructor/program. 3. Supports instructor/s in the shop and training compound, to ensure that students are in compliance with safety procedures and safe shop practices whilst working on machinery and equipment. 4. Provides guidance to students as required on the safe use of tools from the point of issuance from the toolcrib, to use in the shop and/or training compound, and upon return to the toolcrib. 5. Monitors and maintains an inventory control system of all equipment, tools, materials and supplies, and processes purchase requisitions, shipping and receiving. 6. Ensures a safe working and learning environment by adhering to WHMIS, WCB regulations and compliance with College Health and Safety policies and procedures. 7. Ensures safety equipment and materials are maintained, supporting a safe, clean, and hazards free learning environment. 8. Advises instructors immediately of any concerns with respect to student actions or practices, which may result in unnecessary damage to equipment or unsafe working practices. 9. Maintains a tool sign out agreement and deposit system, while working with the Student Services Department to ensure student deposits are paid and returned as required. 10. Establishes and maintains collaborative and positive workplace relations with instructors, students, staff, and administrators, to support and promote the program and college as a positive learning environment. 11. Responds professionally and positively to s…

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