Educational Laboratory Technologist ll

Trades meet tech in SAIT’s School of Transportation . Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast-evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. The Opportunity Job classification: A5107 - Ed. Lab. Technologist II Salary range: $59,094.75 -$63,995.75 (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity) Hours per week: 36.25hrs Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year Position End Date: August 27th, 2027 Posting closing date: Until Filled View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees Reporting to the Academic Chair, this position provides maintenance and service support to the Welding Apprenticeship, Welding and Fabrication Technology, and Pre-Employment welding department, as well as other departments throughout the school as required. Maintain & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the welding trade. Monitor & maintain inventory levels for equipment and a lab consumable. Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. M aintain levels for equipment and lab consumables . The Role Control & maintain all inventory used in the welding labs. Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking weld coupons Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs. Provide technical support to the welding section Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures SAFETY: Adhere to legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors. Follow all SAIT general Health & Safety regulations, rules, codes of practice, standard operating procedures in the HSEMS Manual. Etc. Other duties as assigned Skills Required Strong communication, both written and verbal Excellent organizational and time management Fluent in English reading and vocabulary Class 5 license- Abstract required Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc. Must be willing to be trained in the following. (SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS, Welding section specific training. Qualifications & Experience Minimum Minimum High School Grade 11 Preferred High School Grade 12 with post-secondary or vocational training Preferred Qualifications, Certifications or Designations Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade. (ie. Welding, Industrial Mechanic, RV Technician) About SAIT At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT . We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Provide maintenance and service support for welding equipment and laboratory consumables across various departments. Ensure all tools and demonstration equipment are operational and adhere to strict safety and OEM standards.

Minimum of Grade 11 education is required, with a preference for Grade 12 and vocational training or a Journeyperson certification in a trade like Welding. Candidates must possess a Class 5 license and be capable of physical labor including lifting 20 kilograms.

• Paid leave • Vacation

• Time managementPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Equipment Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Technical Support
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Safety Compliance
• Welding Trade Knowledge

• Trades
• Education
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

37 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level