Educational Assistant, Electrical Trades - Term

at  Red River College Polytechnic

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT (TERM FULL-TIME)

Electrical Trades
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Term Position Available (anticipated October 1, 2024 up to March 31, 2025)
SALARY: $51,573 - $72,573 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Seal Construction or Power Electrician Certification
• Several years of relevant experience in the trade
• Experience working in a shop environment
• Ability to assist in maintaining supplies/inventory and obtaining quotations for orders
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in large group settings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity and commitment to the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and regulations
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift operation license
• Work experience in a post-secondary educational institution

This position reports directly to the Chair of the Electrical Trades Common Core and Certificate department. The primary duties of the incumbent will be to assist faculty on student-related issues, offer support to staff and students in lab environments, work closely with the College Safety and Health Services department to assure compliance and assist with the delivery of the curriculum. The incumbent will also provide guidance and technical assistance to students in various program areas, organize and maintain shop materials and equipment, maintain proper safety standards and follow safety procedures for the use and repair of tools and equipment. The incumbent will be required to set up equipment before classes and to remove and store equipment once classes have resumed. The Educational Assistant will maintain an inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.