Laboratory Technologist, Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Required Position
Full-Time Appointment
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS ONE THAT MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT WORK WEEK AND/OR HOURS OF WORK. , The current Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (summer hours), or Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (winter hours). Upon four weeks’ notice, the work week and/or hours of work may be changed. (This may include evening and/or weekend shifts.)
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Responsibilities
Working as part of the Bharti School of Engineering & Computer Science, the Technologist will:
Set up and/or supervise laboratory experiments for students in undergraduate Civil, Geotechnical and Mining engineering courses;
- Organize and attend field trips and external site visits for undergraduate engineering students;
- Provide students with engineering laboratory instruction, including the delivery of pre-lab lecture; instruction includes relevant theoretical and practical information to support the laboratory exercise;
- Assist in specification, procurement, maintenance and implementation of laboratory equipment;
- Mark and/or evaluate lab work produced by students;
- Teach lab report methodology, and then assist students with the preparation of their lab reports and assignments;
- Staff advisor for LUMR (Laurentian University Mine Rescue) team;
- Liaise with IT regarding software and prepare computers for Bharti School of Engineering & Computer Science;
- Perform other duties directly related to this position as assigned.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mining/Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or College Diploma in Mining/Civil/Geotechnical Technology, or a closely-related discipline;
- On-site experience in underground and open-pit mines, mechanized hard rock mines related to mine operations, mine planning and mine design;
- Knowledge related to underground and open-pit mine operations, with the ability to organize, attend and support students on mine site visits;
- Ability to prioritize according to students’ learning needs, and possess a good rapport with students;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Bilingualism (English & French) preferred.
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