Job Summary

The Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies invites applications for on-call relief Program Technicians to join our School of Trades. Under the general direction of the Director, School of Trades, the Program Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the various trade program areas and faculty:

• Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing
• Automotive Service
• Carpentry
• Construction Electrician
• Heavy Mechanical
• Plumbing and Piping
• Welding

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for instructing students on the proper use of tools and equipment along with supervising students and the shop areas in the absence of an instructor.

Provides support to a diverse student group.

Organizes and performs routine repairs and maintenance as scheduled and as required ensuring all warranty repairs/issues are documented and resolved.

Responsible for distribution and return of tools to students, ensuring all Trades department tools are inventoried and maintained in good working order.

Responsible for ensuring Trades Department MSDS sheets are kept current and accessible for enforcing WHMIS and other WorkSafe BC regulations in all Trades areas.

Responds to various inquiries by faculty, staff and students regarding program operations, tool room and tool repairs, project material preparation, and any other Trades related items.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Fully certified in their trade or profession
• Extensive, relevant and broad-based work experience
• Must have extensive experience and excellent knowledge of tools, equipment and supplies used in current trades
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.