Nature of the Work & Responsibilities

NATURE OF THE WORK:

The principal and customary work of the employee in this employment class consists in assisting the teaching personnel in the preparation, presentation, supervision and evaluation of laboratory work, field work and workshops.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out maintenance of hand and power tools as well as equipment and machinery associated with the Sector (printmaking, sculpture, clay, woodshop, metal, plaster, etc. studios) including repairs, sharpening or making adjustments to existing equipment as required;

• Ensures studios and storage spaces in the Sector are clean, orderly and prepared for class;

• Distributes, retrieves and ensures proper and orderly storage of tools;

• Provides technical assistance including but not limited to building specialty items like displays, easels and setting up installations during classes, exhibitions, presentations, etc.;

• Carries out demonstrations to students regarding shop safety and the appropriate use of all equipment, as needed;

• Maintains inventory of all tools and equipment in Fine Arts sector;

• Orders materials when required by Faculty;

• Other related tasks.

Qualifications & Conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

To hold a diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

CONDITIONS:

• Advanced knowledge of safe work practices regarding power & hand-held tools, equipment and machinery;

• Advanced knowledge of mechanics of stationary power tools, hand power tools, as well as various hand tools associated with a standard woodworking facility;

• Advanced soft-skills (clear communicator, works well in team settings, time management etc.);

• Advanced English & Basic French language skills (testing may be required);

• Intermediate knowledge of wood finishing required;

• Advanced knowledge of wood joinery, materials used in construction, as well as a knowledge of materials used in the Fine Arts milieu;

• Basic metal shop knowledge;

• Basic modeling and casting knowledge;

• First Aid certification an asset.

Additional Job Application Details

Include a cover letter with your application addressed to Benjamin Ghazi.

Considering the ministerial directives issued by the Secrétariat du Conseil du trésor, concerning the recruitment freeze in public services, as of November 1, 2024, only applications from persons employed with a regular employee status at the College or in the Québec public college network may be considered for filling a posting that is not in direct service to students.

Please note that internal applicants within this category of employment have priority for all positions. We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.