Laboratory Support, School of Engineering Technologies

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The Opportunity

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. We're seeking a dependable, safety‑focused professional to join the School of Engineering Technologies as Laboratory Support. At NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type : Term to April 2027

Location : Saint John

Salary : $1,875.00 to $2,618.00 bi-weekly

What you'll do

Responsibilities

As part of the School of Engineering and reporting to the Academic Chair, the Laboratory Support is an important member of the academic team and supports students and faculty with a safe and effective learning environment. This position is responsible for maintaining all equipment, supplies and tools that are used in the Power Lab including ordering, replenishing, and ensuring inventory control. Using a variety of appropriate strategies, this position will strive to ensure that all safety rules and regulations are strictly adhered to in accordance with the NB Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant manufacturer specifications.

In this role, you will :

• Work to maintain a culture of health and safety, using student appropriate strategies to ensure compliance and collaborating with the academic team to ensure compliance.
• Enforce manufacturer specified equipment or procedural safety rules and consult, collaborate, and communicate with faculty, staff and students on matters pertaining to safety concerns.
• Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, manufacturer operational and maintenance requirements, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.
• Complete visual checks to confirm that students are donning personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, boots, ear protection) as required, and resolve issues in an effective and collaborative manner.
• In consultation with the Program Coordinating Instructor and Storekeeper, ordering supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinating the repair of equipment with faculty.
• Maintain data and quality control records.
• Maintaining a clean and organized lab / shop space.
• Assist with other duties as required.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Diploma or Degree in Power Engineering or in a related field with a minimum of a Fourth Class Power Engineer license.

Related years of work experience.

Technical Skills :

Professional Skills :

Assets :

Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

This position is based in a busy, industrial lab setting where noise levels can be high. The successful candidate must be comfortable standing for extended periods.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.