Competition ID: 3609
Internal Closing Date: September 10, 2024
External Closing Date: September 10, 2024
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: 14 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $34.78 to $38.87 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Employee Group: Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am-4:30pm
Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.
JOB OVERVIEW: DIVISIONAL LABORATORY COORDINATOR
Reporting to the Business Manager, this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of organizational systems for the equipment, display items, fabric and materials for the divisional labs and other resource/storage areas. This includes working with students, faculty, and staff from all Design programs to develop and implement instructional tools and training plans for equipment use, safety protocols, and lab shutdown. Some routine maintenance of labs, machines, and testing equipment is also included in support of the Divisional Lab Technician.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business Administration or related discipline
- Minimum three years demonstrated knowledge/expertise in working in the apparel and/or product design industry.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge/expertise in working in the apparel and/or product design/manufacturing industry and garment/product construction is essential or a combination of related training and experience.
- Extensive demonstrated experience with the operations, routine maintenance and safe use of machinery and testing equipment applicable to the apparel and product industry.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring student activity in a lab environment, ensuring the safe handling of materials and equipment.
- Knowledge of appropriate software applications to track training and inventory systems, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of appropriate software applications to facilitate operation of production equipment and to create instructional diagrams and workflow charts, such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
- Excellent oral, written and visual communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
- Strength in oral, written and visual communication including the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Ability to liaise effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and to advocate on behalf of the University.
- Experience developing, planning and administering systems and projects.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions and determine when to seek advice.
- Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
- High student service oriented, with the ability to create a positive and meaningful student experience.
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a process improvement perspective.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as an effective team player with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to provide guidance, direction, training and education to others.
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Salary Information
Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates
Why Join KPU?
- Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
- KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
- Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Generous vacation package
- Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
- Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
- Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
- Inhouse training and development
- Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
- Intercampus shuttle
- Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
- Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
- Library and Bookstore (discounts)
- Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**
Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?
We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.
Note to Applicants:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ 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 reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.