Job Description

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in research projects by interpreting research needs, recording the results of experiments, interpreting data, and analysing the significance of results achieved.
• Designs and builds mechanical, magnetic, electronic, computer or other scientific equipment by using specialized software and operating fabrication equipment (milling machine, lathe, band saw, etc.) to meet experiment requirements.
• Specify purchase orders related to ongoing projects including obtaining price and service quotations, communicating with suppliers, researchers, and keeping reports.

Qualifications:

• BSc in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline (engineering or physical sciences) or Diploma plus five years of directly related experience.
• MSc in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering an asset.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, establish schedules and deadlines for work processes.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with ability to demonstrate and/or explain detailed technical procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of other employees at the same or lower levels.
• Must be knowledgeable about all safety procedures, computer software, equipment, materials, and chemicals used in physics teaching and research labs.
• Must be able to keep accurate and complete records.
• Capable of performing physical duties as assigned.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Phillips, HR Assistant at sh.phillips@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant's suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.