Laboratory Superintendent

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration at this time. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number:  J0721-0862

Job Title:  Laboratory Superintendent

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Physics

Job Category:  Administrative

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  03/08/2021

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  11/08/2021

Salary (with Salary Rate):  73,193.00 - 80,606.00/Year

Employee Group:  Administrative Staff - CUPE 2424

Salary Level:  10R

Date Position Available:  02/08/2021

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Scientific Officer of the Department, the Superintendent is responsible for the operation of the Physics Department's instructional laboratories. Responsibilities include:
• Plan, organize, and control the Department's instructional laboratory resources.
• Supervise and provide scientific support to approximately 30 Senior and Junior Demonstrators teaching in the laboratories.
• Assign and direct the activities of the technicians working in the laboratories.
• Plan, develop, and maintain facilities and equipment inventories for the laboratories.
• In consultation with academic staff, plan, develop and revise laboratory experiments and laboratory manuals.
• Ensure that the progress of the students enrolled in each laboratory section is monitored and reported.
• Provide training sessions to lab demonstrators.
• Develop new experiments and write manuals.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of modern physics and of approaches and techniques used in physics experiments.
• Practical laboratory experience.
• Excellent knowledge of radiation and safety policy and procedures as they pertain to the safe environment of the laboratories.
• Knowledge of computer software skills appropriate for the design and analysis of experiments.
• Excellent organization skills; ability to determine priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Sound judgement, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
• Diplomacy; excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to determine and allocate effectively and efficiently human and physical resources.
• Ability to participate effectively as a team member.
• Ability and initiative to keep up-to-date with current trends and development in the field.
• Qualified to obtain the WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Identification System) certificate.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• A Master of Science in Physics or Engineering Physics, or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years related experience, preferably in an educational environment.

HR Note:

Carleton University and CUPE 2424 are currently completing a joint job evaluation and pay equity project. The University and the Union are working together to describe the skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions associated with every CUPE 2424 job, including this one. As a result, the job description that is currently associated with this posting (for recruitment purposes) may be revised to reflect the actual duties captured in the new job descriptions.

By applying for this job you are acknowledging that the actual duties associated with this job may differ somewhat from those identified in the job posting and that you will agree to perform the duties of this job as determined through the joint job evaluation process

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

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*1. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
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*2. Have you completed a Master of Science in Physics, Engineering Physics, or equivalent?
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*3. Do you have related work experience in an educational environment?
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*4. How many years of related experience do you have?
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