Sciences humaines Offres d'emploi - West Vancouver, BC

Position Information Posting Number 24AC0021 Position Title Laboratory Demonstrator Sciences (Chemistry) Pclass # SS234 Who We Are We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land from time immemorial.

For over 55 years, VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning. We’re one of B.C’s top employers and we are proud to inspire students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.

At VCC, we respect and celebrate our differences, and are committed to the work of decolonization, accessibility, and inclusivity for all. Be a part of creating an inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for Indigenous and diverse representation, participation, and success for everyone.

We value lived experience and encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. Come join the VCC community as we shape the future together. Position Summary This position is responsible for providing technical and instructional support in the College Foundations Science laboratories ensuring that all laboratory apparatus, specimens, materials and instructional aids are prepared and set up for scheduled laboratory periods. Conducts demonstrations of equipment and experiments, assists students and marks student laboratory reports. Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory demonstrations, provides assistance to students and helps supervise laboratory activities. Responds to students’ inquiries pertaining to laboratory matters and related subject material, referring students to instructors as required.
• Prepares laboratory and field equipment and instructional support materials for class activities. Undertakes or arranges for the “take-down” of laboratories after completion.
• Works with field samples and preserved dissection specimens. Prepares and maintains live cultures and specimens. Attends and helps supervise field activities as required.
• Prepares, administers, invigilates and marks both oral and written laboratory examinations and quizzes. Prepares and maintains accurate records of student laboratory and examination performance.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks relative to the operation and maintenance of laboratory apparatus and equipment. Ensures that the laboratory premises are clean and orderly and that laboratory materials are stored properly.
• Maintains safe conditions in the lab and classroom and works with hazardous materials in accordance with WHMIS requirements.
• Maintains inventory records. Monitors, orders and receives equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the preparation, development and writing of new laboratory activities, experiments and assignments.
• Advises and directs student aides as required.
• Assists students and instructors in the use of computers in the classroom. Uses and maintains an inventory of software in the department.
• Coordinates or participates in laboratory session scheduling.
• Performs all duties in other specialized disciplines as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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