Job Description

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As NAIT continues to grow its student body and lead the way in hands on learning, we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to help support current and future industry professionals and become an art of Canada's leading polytechnic.


Reporting to the Academic Strategy and Operations Manager, in the School of Manufacturing & Automation, the position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day maintenance and operations of our lab/shop spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a group of staff that support educational delivery in the lab & shop environments (Educational lab Technologists, Machinists, and Maintenance Service Workers) within the Manufacturing & Automation programs on main campus. Source and purchase shop supplies, consumables, equipment, PPE and parts required to support day-to-day training requirements, shop and lab activities. Coordinate and oversee maintenance and repair of equipment to ensure functionality and safety. Liaise with program leadership and NAIT purchasing department on capital purchases, including assisting with sourcing equipment and finding appropriate vendor quotes. Create world class training aids. Monitor budget expenditures for non-staff costs in a prudent and responsible manner. Use and maintain a procurement card within guidelines as required, this includes correctly coding invoices to send to accounts payable. Manage work in shops to ensure they align with curriculum guides. Lead the safety committee for the Manufacturing & Automation Tech. Services department. Oversee shipping and receiving activities for program area. Organize and facilitate team meetings and workshops to ensure effective communication among team members Ensure the Manufacturing & Automation Tech Services Department's Shops and Tool Cribs are maintained in a clean and professional fashion. Ensure Manufacturing & Automation Tech Services Department staff receives the necessary professional development, training, support and guidance to stay up to date with best practices in industry Identify areas of improvement to streamline operations. This includes implementing new technologies or operational innovations to improve efficiency of shop and lab activities. Prepare any necessary disposal / transfer paperwork for the Manufacturing & Automation Tech. Services Department's Programs inventory. Act as Program point of contact during summer months during program leadership team's annual vacation and main campus vacation coverage of other Tech supervisors where required.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong Leadership & Supervisory skills Strong Oral & Written communication Ability to procure and source quotes Strong attention to detail Strong Interpersonal & team building skills Strong time management & organizational Skills Knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft suite of programs Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted

Qualifications:

Completion of grade twelve Related post secondary education Minimum 5 years experience Experience in Machining, Mechanical engineering/trades or Materials Engineering would be an asset Class 5 drivers license required. NOTE: department may service other programs at multiple campuses, travel is required. Equivalencies may be considered.



Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration

: $67,738.32 - $91,093.60 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Technologist IV).


This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.


People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.


NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.


NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.




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