Educational assistant Jobs in Sherwood Park, AB

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Pleasenote : This is a temporary position ending on or before October 4, 2024.

The NAIT Forest Technology program is designed to train technologistswith skill sets that allow them to plan and carry out resource managementactivities without compromising the integrity or sustainability of theecosystems in which they practise. Students in our program learn how to manage forests responsibly andsustainably through a variety of field activities, class lectures and dataanalysis. The Educational LaboratoryTechnologist II plays a key role in supporting both instructors and students ina variety of settings.

NAIT’s Forest Technology program within the Department of NaturalSciences and Academic Studies has an opening for a full-time EducationalLaboratory Technologist. Followingdirection of the Chair of Forest Technology, and reporting directly to theDepartment Head, this position will support the program instructional staff indelivering classes in the labs and field camps. The successful candidate will be a team player with strong communicationand interpersonal skills with a background in forest management activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist with set-up and operation of field camps andfield labs

Prepare, maintain and repair program equipment

Transport equipment and students to field activitiesand program events

Setup and support classroom and lab activities

Provide mechanical and maintenance services

Other related duties

Skills& Abilities :

Periodic shift work and heavy manual labour for fieldcamp labs and set-up

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg)unassisted

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Strong computer proficiency using Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in ateam environment

Effective time management is essential

Qualifications :

Forest Technology Diploma

Related industry experience

Registered or eligible for registration with theCollege of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists (CAPFT) or College ofAlberta Professional Foresters (CAPF)

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 4License is an asset) – driver’s abstract required

Current Standard First Aid and CPR

Chainsaw instructional certification OR Type 1Wildfire Crew Leader certification with active operational experience inAlberta would be an asset

Equivalencies may be considered

Applicants witheducation credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentialsevaluated by World Education Services or the International QualificationsAssessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration :  $27.13- $36.65 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holiday and vacation pay. (Classification– Educational Lab Assistant II).

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

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

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NAITsupports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval foron-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of therole. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside withinCanada.

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