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Advise them on chronology and techniques to follow for the realization of their projects.\nEnsure equipment is functional and that all supplies are available when required.\nMaintain and enforce all relevant health & safety standards within the Foundry and Metal shop.\nInstruct students, staff, and faculty on the use of specialized equipment.\nOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery, tools, and related instruments.\nHelp perform, document, and update a risk assessment of the shop’s equipment, facilities, and processes.\nIn consultation with other members of the Studio Arts technical team, supervise the operation of Studio Arts facilities.\nPerform other duties as required by the Supervisor.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nDiploma of Collegial Studies (three-year technical DEC) in a field related to the primary responsibilities and at least two years of relevant experience, or an academic DEC in relevant discipline plus three years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree.\nPrevious experience in a foundry, metal shop, fabrication shop, or ceramics studio.\nWillingness to work in hot, dusty, and industrial environments requiring use of PPE including gloves, face shields, protective clothing, and respirators etc.\nMay involve early mornings, extended shifts, or variable schedules depending on pours/ dewaxing sessions.\nExperience with Foundry processes, including basic mold making and casting principles.\nMaintains WHIMIS certification throughout employment.\nAbility to work as part of a team.\nStrong attention to detail and safety awareness.\nproblem-solving skills and a willingness to learn technical processes.\nExcellent organization and interpersonal skills.\nGood knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English in order to assist/instruct and to write experimental procedures and instructions. Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French in order to provide basic information to students.\nWorking knowledge of laboratory health and safety regulations and WHMIS is an asset.\nGood communicator and at ease in front of small groups for the purpose of equipment demonstrations is an asset.\nWill require use of respiratory protection and enrollment in the university’s Respiratory Protection Program.\nWill require use of hearing protection and enrollment in the university’s Hearing Conservation Program.\nHave physical ability to occasionally lift/carry/move without assistance up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) and with assistance up to 45 kg (100 lbs.).\nDue to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.\nConcordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.\nIMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.\nTerritorial Acknowledgement\nConcordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.\nEmployment Equity\nConcordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.\nAccessibility\nConcordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. 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