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Job applications must be submitted through https://careers.rrc.ca/, and not through AMIK for consideration.
Educational Assistant
Heavy-Duty Trades
Heavy-Duty Trades
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time Position Available
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/.
Employment support is available to both internal and external candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY LIST: This competition may be used to establish a 6 month eligibility list of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
DUTIES
Reporting to the Chair of Heavy-Duty, the Educational Assistant will assist instructors in practical labs across various automotive programs, including international, certificate, diploma, and apprenticeship levels. The role involves supervising students to ensure safety compliance, supporting the preparation and dismantling of shop spaces for practical assignments and assessments, and maintaining lab equipment and tooling. The incumbent will manage inventory, order parts and supplies, restock safety and first aid equipment, and conduct regular safety inspections and minor repairs to ensure an efficient and safe shop environment. Duties include opening or closing the shop based on the assigned shift, participating in departmental and College training and committees, assisting with student orientation and graduation activities, and supporting tours and outreach events such as summer camps.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A valid journeyperson's certificate in any of the following trades: Truck Transport, Heavy-Duty, Agriculture. An Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Recent and relevant industrial experience working as a technician in a Truck Transport, Heavy-Duty, or Agricultural repair shop following the completion of formal qualifications
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use conflict resolution techniques to facilitate positive outcomes
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in small to large group settings
- Effective leadership skills
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of operational budgets and inventory control systems
- Post-secondary teaching experience in trades-related programs
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to work throughout the academic year including the summer months
- Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license
- This position is subject to audiometric assessments
- Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and meet physical demands associated with a shop environment, position is subject to forklift training
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.
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