Laboratory Technician IV - Physics

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by December 5, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Laboratory Technician IV - Physics

Posting Number

Posting Number 02423SA

Location

Grade or Pay Level

Salary Range

Salary Range $32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Position Type

Position Type Support Staff - Temporary

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Employment Type

Employment Type Part-Time

Posting Category

Posting Category Staff

Start Date

Start Date 01/06/2025

End Date

End Date 04/16/2025

Day of the Week

Day of the Week Other - See work arrangements., Wednesdays, Thursdays

Shift

Shift See work arrangements.

Work Arrangements

This temporary part-time (minimum 6 hours per week) position to provide laboratory support for first year astronomy labs ( ASTR 1105 – Introduction to Astronomy) is available starting January 6, 2025 to April 16, 2025. Regular hours of work are between the hours of 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Labs will be scheduled on Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings and specific days will be assigned based on course scheduling requirements. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. The position is located at the New Westminster/Coquitlam campus.

What Douglas Offers

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

To provide laboratory instruction, evaluation and supervision of students in the physics laboratory including preparation of materials for use in the laboratory, subject to the curricula approval of the Physics faculty. Provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

1. Provides laboratory instruction and demonstration related to college physics courses.
a. instructs students with respect to the laboratory component of college physics courses;
b. demonstrates the correct use of equipment in the laboratory;
c. instructs students with respect to safety procedures;
d. supervises students in the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety procedures;
e. develops and implements strategies to facilitate student learning.

2. Evaluates student work and performance in relation to laboratory requirements.
a. evaluates written work submitted by students as well as the performance of students in the laboratory in relation to laboratory requirements of courses;
b. assesses and assigns final laboratory grades;
c. provides additional assistance to students, outside of regularly scheduled laboratory times, in relation to course work.

3. Prepares materials for use in the laboratory, subject to the curricula approval of the Physics faculty.
a. assesses new information and determines its relative value in relation to facilitating student learning in the laboratory;
b. sets and evaluates laboratory quizzes and exams;
c. maintains, updates and arranges for printing of laboratory manuals;
d. creates and/or initiates the development of supplementary instructional materials such as posters, information sheets, etc.;
e. researches, designs and writes experiments for student use.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.
a. creates, maintains and update report sheets;
b maintains records of physics laboratory grades;
c. sets up laboratory equipment and demonstrations and ensures equipment is in good working order;
d. participates as a discipline member in the revision of laboratory materials and manuals;
e. maintains currency with respect to physics and physics laboratory instruction.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• B.Sc. in Physics from a recognized post-secondary educational institution;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• Good working knowledge of course content; operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus; modern techniques pertaining to the instruction of Physics courses.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff and the public.
• Demonstrated experience speaking to groups and preparing written materials for lab assignments.
• Excellent working knowledge of preventative measures required of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge in the field of Physics.
• Proven ability to effectively demonstrate proper laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision as well as establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• required to set up laboratory equipment, which may include lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs.

Link to Full Position Profile

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Open Date

Open Date 11/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by December 5, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

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