Job Description

Job Number: J0925-0354
Job Title: Skilled Trades Training Centre Technologist (RPT)
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Job Category: Support Staff
Closing Date: September 22, 2025
Department: School of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology & Trades
Reporting Manager: Dean, School of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology & Trades
Salary: $42.39/Hour
Lambton College is always proud to acknowledge that it is located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations. As the second-oldest college in the Ontario publicly assisted system, we have served our learners and communities for nearly 60 years, and with ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan, we are charting a strong and steady course towards the next 60.
We are providing our students with the best learning and research experiences to ensure they are well-equipped to contribute to, and thrive in, a world of opportunity.
We are fostering a vibrant culture of community, collegiality, and professional growth for our people to ensure we are the best at being better.
And we are continuing to form academic, research, and community partnerships that create value for our local and global community and elevate student and client impacts at local, national, and international scales.
At Lambton College, we know where we're going. Just as importantly, we know the way we're going to get there. We call it the Lambton Way, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in being part of it.
About the Position:
This is a regular part-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Dean, School of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology & Trades working 24 hours per week at an hourly rate of $42.39
The incumbent plans, develops, tests and implements laboratory procedures. Work in cooperation with the department coordinators of the Steamfitter, Carpentry, Electrical, and Instrumentation programs, and assist with OYAP and SCWI initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting all maintenance, organization, operation, design, installation, and planning of the various shop/lab facilities. They will be responsible for safety within the facilities' policies. Aids students in the safe operation of equipment and is in the labs during classes when additional safety support is requested by management. To assist the faculty in lab supervision under the direction of the lab faculty and management.
Specific Accountabilities:

• Plans, organizes, and maintains lab facilities that could include repairs, preventative maintenance and inventory control. Set up equipment and materials for faculty labs.
• Assists in the planning and specifications for altering or installing new equipment in shops and labs, as required.
• Supports professors in various labs. Prepares instructional materials, as directed by faculty, and provides technical expertise of a specialized nature to students by demonstrating and explaining previously taught theory to students.
• Alerts the appropriate person when supplies are low and require replenishing.
• Evaluates equipment and other resources, obtains quotes and makes recommendations on whether to purchase or not.
• Upkeep consumable materials and supplies-off-load and store/stock orders for all trades related programs
• Design and modify equipment operations. Update maintenance report logbooks. Organize tools and prepare for lab experiments with faculty direction.
• Maintain all records related to WHMIS, maintenance schedules, and ongoing inspections. Identify any safety hazards and lock out faulty equipment until it is repaired. Maintain vehicle maintenance and provide advice on necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinator and faculty, this involves diagnosis and repair.
• Accepting/scheduling and performing tasks (repairs) for other departments - Facilities Management.

Qualifications:

• Trade Certification or Equivalent
• Certificate of Qualification in one of the Construction Trades
• 3 years of practical experience

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.
Employee Perks:
Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.
Investing in our People:
Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.
Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.

Skills Required