Electrical Technologist

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering accredited program at Dalhousie University provides a well-balanced technical and experiential education to undergraduate and graduate students. The Mechanical Engineering Department, through its faculty members, research engineers, and graduate students, also does leading research in the areas of materials, controls, thermofluids and energy, and solid mechanics. Reporting to the Department Engineer, the Electronics Technologist is a technical position that provides essential support and guidance to the undergraduate and graduate students, teaching faculty members and researchers in Mechanical Engineering, as well as student teams in the Faculty of Engineering, through the implementation of specialized skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support academic courses by developing and delivering mechanical engineering lab sessions, demonstrations, and student kits for undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Provide hands-on guidance and safety oversight in teaching labs, including equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and repair.
• Assist student design projects with technical expertise in electronics, programming, 3D printing, and safety compliance; participate in project reviews and feedback.
• Deliver research support through technical design, electronics services, and equipment assembly, calibration, and repair for faculty and graduate students.
• Oversee the Electronics Workshop by enforcing safety standards, supervising users, maintaining inventory, and coordinating procurement within budget.
• Maintain and troubleshoot computer systems and software in labs and studios, ensuring continuous operation and supporting academic and research needs.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s competencies, in particular :

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

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. 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 People and Culture.

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.