QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty or a diploma or an attestation recognized as equivalent
• Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in a post-secondary institution
• A valid first aid certificate or ability to take the required course
• Strong communication skills in English and French, written and speaking

• Prepares, delivers and demonstrates labs and pre-lab introductions
• Sets up in-class demonstrations of equipment when required
• Prepares and sets up lab exams in conjunction with teachers
• Incorporates new equipment and experiments
• Ensures the maintenance of lab equipment and the cleanliness and organization of labs
• Directs the students and answers questions during and outside labs periods
• Carries out standard safety procedures and monitors safety in the lab during experiments
• Coordinates hazardous waste disposal where applicable
• Keeps inventory list up to date, updates stock accordingly and organizes storage of lab equipment
• Supervises student lab assistants when necessary
• Ensures compliance with all regulations related to WHIMS, labelling and storage of products used in the laboratories and maintains the continuous update of the safety data sheets required