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Hiring Unit: Department of Bioresource Engineering

Position Summary:

Provide technical assistance as well as safety surveillance for students from Bioresource Engineering and other academic programs authorised to conduct hand-on activities in design and fabrication areas of the Technical Services Building; assist the Shop Coordinator in preparing space and materials for laboratory and other experiential learning activities; clean and store tools and materials after completion of such activities; assist in work space reorganization, storage optimization, inventory and related improvements across the Technical Services Building.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities: Be an experienced user of power tools and other equipment typical for a mechanical shop; have outstanding space organizing skills; be punctual and professional in terms of time management; be aware of operational safety protocols; have completed WHIMIS and first aid training; be physically fit to lift and relocate items up to 50 lbs and work in a mechanical shop environment while wearing appropriate protection gear; have a valid operator's driving license. Understanding computer-aided design, electrical/fluid circuits, 3D printing and other contemporary design and fabrication technologies is a plus.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $16.50

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

20 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-02-06

Position End Date:

2025-05-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-02-13

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.