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Design Studies Position Type: Part-Time Support Salary Range: $40.62-$47.06-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Anticipated Start Date: August 16, 2026 Length of Contract: N/A Posting Information Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date

July 28, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

The incumbent provides technical expertise and performs a variety of tasks necessary to support the faculty and students in the Applied Museum Studies program, under the direction of the Chair, Design Studies. Duties will include the responsibility for clinic and lab setup/modification and equipment rollover, conducting skills demonstrations, providing individualized assistance to students, assisting in administration of tests, skills assessments and evaluations, and ensuring sufficient materials inventories are available for student assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

clinic and lab setup/modification in consultation with faculty; assisting with dismantling lab stations and performing general cleanup after labs; maintaining general purpose and specialized tools, instruments and equipment used in the program, including industrial saws, drills, routers, oxy/acetylene brazing, etc. organizing safe storage of all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions; maintaining and ordering disposable inventory for all labs in consultation with faculty and the Chair; making recommendations in consultation with faculty for new equipment and materials based on research of current industry trends; demonstrating and reinforces lab techniques and safe working habits as taught by faculty; supervising the safe use of power tools and chemical substances during class and open lab sessions; assisting with administering tests, skills assessments, and evaluations as directed by faculty; assisting in orienting new and part-time faculty to laboratory procedures; Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Three (3) year diploma/degree in Museum Studies, Conservation, Exhibit Preparation, Fine Arts, or equivalent; Minimum three (3) years of experience; Preferably Experience in the cultural/movable Heritage sector, and/or in a lab environment related to the position; Hands-on experience with lab setup, modification, and teardown; Proficiency in maintaining, using, and supervising a variety of general-purpose and specialized tools, instruments, and equipment; Knowledge of safe storage and handling of chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases; Strong understanding of lab safety protocols and procedures; Excellent organizational skills for maintaining and ordering inventory and ensuring safe storage of materials; Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively; Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to lab equipment and setup; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and learners; Experience in the cultural/movable heritage sector is an asset; Experience working with learners in a classroom/lab setting is an asset.

Anticipated Weekly Schedule

In accordance with lab schedule for the term

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Accessibility

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.