Laboratory Support, School of Engineering Technologies

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The Opportunity

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.

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:

• Must be safety conscious organized and focused on cleanliness.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook Excel Word).
• General knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Professional Skills:

• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills analytical ability and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Assets:

• Experience working in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates must possess a valid Drivers 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.

With six Campuses across the province New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.
• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.
• Were one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For ten years in a row we have been named one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers because of our commitment to families community service and employee engagement. This includes paid time off to volunteer comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements when feasible to meet the changing needs of the College and its order to ensure our student needs are met flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume online by October 29 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.