MTS Level 7 - Technical Projects Coordinator - Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
$59,900 to $65,850 per annum, as per CUPE 1870
As soon as possible to May 6, 2022 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)
Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the successful candidate would work closely with instructors and technical staff within the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering. Duties would include providing mentorship, advice, input, and guidance to students in Design Clinic projects. They would oversee the coordination of technical support for student projects in the Design Clinics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the main technical resource and mentor to design projects, other technicians, and students
- Coordinate technical support for design clinic projects for the manufacturing of testing apparatus and prototypes
- Assist in coordinating fabrication and in scoping projects
- Provide advice, expertise and support in the design, setup and supervision for prototype testing associated with student design projects
- Work with faculty to set up lab experiments for engineering courses
- Maintain engineering teaching labs
- Assist in the coordination of equipment purchase, maintenance, and inventory
- Assist in the procurement of materials and supplies
- Work with research personnel and clients on industry-related projects
- Design and edit 3D models for use in additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing)
- Adhere to a safe work environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two-year diploma in an Engineering related field or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of and experience with industrial equipment and operations related to one or more of these areas: bioresources, sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, robotics and industrial automation, and intelligent sensors and systems in an industrial research and development environment
- Experience with instrumentation and controls
- Experience in a laboratory and shop environment
- Demonstrated creative, communication, problem solving and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task, coordinate projects and function professionally in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
- Excellent computer skills
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
