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Educational Assistant, Mechanical Trades (Term Full-Time)
School of Skilled Trades and Technologies
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated 2024 June 10 up to 2025 March 31)
SALARY: $55,494 - $76,003 per annum
POSITION LOCATION: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)
At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. First consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify within their application as one or more of the following equity-deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. First consideration will also be given to internal applicants. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
DUTIES
This position reports directly to the Chair of the Mechanical Trades department. The position will mostly look after the Refrigeration and Sheet Metal areas but work in other Mechanical areas may be required. The successful candidate will provide equipment maintenance, general guidance and technical assistance to students in a variety of trades programs. The candidate will also organize and maintain shop materials and equipment, maintain proper safety standards and follow safety procedures for use and repair of tools and equipment. The candidate may also be required to set up equipment before classes begin and remove and store equipment after classes. The Educational Assistant will maintain an inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Red Seal certification in a construction trade; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Relevant experience in construction and/or related materials management
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Good organizational skills
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license
- Experience in maintaining supplies inventory and obtaining quotations for ordering same
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in small to large group settings
- Ability to present material to groups with the use of appropriate technology
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Connections in industry
- Forklift operator’s license
- Familiarity and commitment to Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health regulations
- MOPIA license
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
Please note that applicants internal to Red River College Polytechnic must apply through My Portal on HRIS Unlimited.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.