Educational Assistant, Heavy Duty (Term Full-Time)

at  Red River College Polytechnic

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT, HEAVY DUTY, MARINE & POWER SPORTS AND AUTOMOTIVE (TERM FULL-TIME)

Heavy Duty, Marine & Power sports and Automotive
POSITION TYPE: Mutiple Full-Time, Term Positions Available (anticipated December 2, 2024 up to May 30, 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

• A valid journeyperson’s certificate in any of the following trades: Truck and Transport Mechanic, Transport Trailer Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Agricultural Equipment Technician, Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, Automotive, and/or several years of experience working in the trades. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience working in a shop environment
• Ability to assist in maintaining supplies/inventory and obtaining quotations for orders
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in large group settings
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary teaching experience in apprentice able trades
• Enrollment or completion of Teaching for Learning (TFL) Program
• Experience working with operational budgets

This position reports directly to the Chair, Heavy Duty, Marine & Powersports. The successful candidate will provide equipment maintenance, general guidance and technical assistance to students in the Heavy Duty, Marine & Powersports labs/shops. The incumbent will also set up equipment before classes begin, and remove and store equipment after classes. They will maintain an inventory of equipment and materials/supplies and will be required to maintain Health & Safety policies and procedures throughout the areas. They will be responsible for monitoring work orders as well as assisting in purchasing shop inventory, assisting in tool control and aiding in the maintenance/repair/development of training aids. The successful candidate should also be able to lift 50 lbs and eligible to obtain a Fork Lift Operators/trainers certification and Standard First Aid Training.