Automotive Technologist Jobs

The incumbent will ensure that the power tools and stationary equipment in the Automotive Shop and Electric Vehicle Lab at the Whitby Campus are in proper and safe working condition by means of preventative maintenance schedules, troubleshooting and repairs.

• Assisting faculty through direct contact with students by providing hands-on demonstrations and tutoring or academic assistance.
• May be requested to demonstrate practical assignments due to larger class size and need for safety. Will not be required to evaluate student, but only supervise shop operation.
• Work with staff to facilitate materials and development of projects for all automotive programs and forecast required resources for program delivery.
• Provide demonstrations in the shop environment on “non-academic” subject matter with high degree of independent judgment and technical expertise.
• Provide technical expertise to students.
• Planning and construction of complex specialized technical teaching aids including coordination of purchase, testing, certification and maintenance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with shop/lab policies and procedures using a high level of judgement to meet DC policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment records and follow through in repair of a variety of shop equipment (basic and complex). Facilitate third-party maintenance and repair of specialized equipment requiring certified standards of operation.
• Provide technical support for faculty, administration and support staff for automotive instructional supplies and equipment.
• Develop, maintain policies and procedures for faculty use of lab and shop facilities while assisting faculty through demonstrations and tutoring or academic assistance of lab procedures and tasks.
• Plan and organize shipping and receiving of program supplies and materials.
• Coordinate, plan, construct, certify and maintain all teaching aids for program faculty.
• Provide back-up and support for other disciplines and technologists, including receiving incoming supplies and equipment, and the maintenance of shops.
• Coordinate, plan and establish inventory schedules and records. Evaluate and perform inventory duties, pricing quotes, ordering and purchasing of materials and equipment ensuring quality and efficiency of budget. Receiving incoming supplies and equipment.
• Plan and establish maintenance schedules, perform preventative maintenance and unit repairs to ensure effective utilization of resources based on college needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in the trade, including equipment maintenance.
• Licensed Automotive Technician (310S) RSE (Red Seal Endorsement) and Certificate of Apprenticeship (CofA).
• Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) an asset, it is an expectation of the role within three months.
• Be familiar with audio system and vehicle monitoring through satellite communications, new styles of automated braking systems [collision monitoring braking systems (CMB), adaptive cruise control], lane changing and parking assistance (blind spot detection, backup cameras), dual clutch transmission (DCT), complex communication networks and gasoline direct injection (GDI).
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift operator certification an asset, it is an expectation of the role within three months.
• Inventory Control/Purchasing Procedure awareness an asset.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) an asset, it is an expectation of the role within three months.
• Proficient in general computing skills.
• Must be self-directed with strong organizational and time management skills in planning, executing and completing tasks.
• Ability to be clear and concise with verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry safety standards such as WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Fall Arrest.
• Experience working with other trades.
• Knowledge of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles maintenance and safety an asset.

Required Skills

Starting Rate: $36.19; Four Year Rate: $41.94

Required Experience

Full-time Support Staff Position Opportunity

Hours: 40 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (7:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes on June 27, 2023. Competition number SS23-78.