Department Technician

October 25 2024
Expected expiry date: November 8 2024
Industries Education, Training
Categories Mechanical,
Halifax, NS • Full time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Department Technician
Department/Unit Mechanical Engineering
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S326-24
Employee Group NSGEU Local 77
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $31.61 - $40.03 per hour ($53,423 - $67,644 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)
Classification T8
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Mechanical Engineering program at Dalhousie provides a well-balanced technical education and prepares graduates to practice in design, research, development, fabrication, testing, processing, construction, operation, planning, sales, and management. Reporting to the Department Engineer, the Department Technician provides essential support to the undergraduate, graduate, and research programs in Mechanical Engineering, as well as student teams in the Faculty of Engineering, through the implementation of specialized skills to solve complex design and machining problems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance such as material selection, manufacturing processes, and assembly procedure to student teams during the project ideation and design phases to ensure that they create adequate fabrication drawings.
  • Participate as a member of the Design Project Review Committee to help evaluate the student design concepts and reports for readiness to build and provide direct feedback to the students on feasibility, fabrication approaches and safety.
  • Act as primary technician for student teams as designated by the Committee and provide manufacturing services (machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) or any other support that they may require to ensure project success.
  • Provide oversight toward safety training to all students who are working in labs and shops to ensure that they work in a safe manner.
  • Provide support for external contract research for both researchers in the department and across the Faculty of Engineering.
  • Handling shipments and deliveries of sensitive or heavy equipment forklift and crane operation, maintain lab chemical inventory and safety data sheets, manage hazardous waste disposal, inspect eye wash stations and first aid kits, maintain an inventory of consumables, reconcile monthly purchasing card transactions.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications
  • Canadian Red Seal or Red Seal equivalent qualified machinist with approximately five to seven years' of experience.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication (oral and written) skills, a strong background in machining of complex parts as well as technical prototyping and working on mechanical equipment.
  • Experience with use of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, and experience with welding.
  • Experience working independently, as well as supervising and training others.
  • Candidate must have a proven record of placing a strong importance on safety in the workplace.
  • A valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
Assets
  • Experience and a desire to work with students and faculty members in an academic setting, as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 10/25/2024
Close Date 11/08/2024
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

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  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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