Technologist, Carpentry (Internal/External)

Position Summary

Cambrian College’s Schools of Skills Training requires a Technologist, Carpentry beginning January 2027.

Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and maintain the carpentry lab facilities, including repairs, preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise of a specialized nature to faculty and students and determine the best services and methods required to meet user needs, and provide assistance and direction to students while in the lab.
• Design and develop equipment, systems, materials, etc., to meet students’ learning requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and other resources and make recommendations whether to purchase or repair.
• Control supply inventory and monitor budget in conjunction with the department coordinator.
• Promote and uphold a workplace safety standard and be an effective role model within the classroom.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certificate of Qualification as a 403A General Carpenter. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
• Three years of experience after completion of apprenticeship training.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with clients.
• High degree of initiative, work-related flexibility, and creative problem-solving skills.
• The ability to advise and positively interact with students is important, as is the ability to work within a team environment.

Assets/Preferred:

• Postsecondary diploma in Carpentry/Building Construction
• Experience working within a postsecondary environment.
• Teaching or hands-on training experience.

Required Information

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents

  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University

• Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyperson