Laboratory Demo (c), Chemistry

at  Langara College

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Job Title:
Laboratory Demo (c), Chemistry
Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Monday, October 14 2024
End Date (if applicable):
Friday, October 17 2025
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Lab Demonstrator (d) and Department Chair, this position is responsible for the preparation and delivery of chemistry laboratory experiments as part of a variety of college chemistry courses. This position also provides general maintenance of laboratory supplies, equipment, and demonstration kits. Occasionally, the position participates in development of new laboratory exercises.

Candidate must be able and willing to maintain flexible hours as required, as evening courses are routinely delivered.
Qualifications Required:

Education &Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry major) required.
• Two (2) years of chemistry laboratory experience combined with general maintenance of supplies, equipment, and demonstration kits.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety operations and requirements, including WHMIS safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of first and second year level chemistry and laboratory techniques including operation of related equipment (e.g. computer operated instruments).
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and methodologies involved in providing instructional support services in a chemistry laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and Internet.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate the use of different equipment to students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, faculty, staff, students and members of the public.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply department rules, policies and technical materials.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to effectively supervise, direct and lead others.
• Ability to respond and manage potentially dangerous, hazardous, or emergency situations.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work flexible hours as required, as evening courses are routinely delivered.

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Salary Range:
$38.52 - $45.39 per hour
Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 28
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
14
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No
Closing Date:
Tuesday, August 13 2024
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
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If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please
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our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the
CUPE Collective Agreement
. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
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