Engineering Assistant

Department: Design Engineering and Construction
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 09/30/2024 to 10/03/2025

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Mechanical Design, the Engineering Assistant will be responsible for creating simple engineering documentation, sourcing and archiving engineering documentation, conducting simple engineering surveys, overseeing and coordinating small value purchase orders, and providing general office support for the Design, Engineering and Construction department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducting client interviews related to project needs; producing basic drawings, specifications, reports and budgets; sourcing and archiving drawings, specifications, material literature and the like; conducting simple site investigations, taking measurements, determining quantity takeoffs and related functions; coordinating contractors and consultants on small projects; and other associated duties as assigned.

Requirements

A two-year college diploma in an Engineering Technician program, preferably with a Construction or Architecture focus, and a minimum six months’ related experience performing the functions described above, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent AutoCAD skills are essential, as are excellent skills with the MS Office suite of software. Demonstrated excellence in communication, (both oral and written), organization, interpersonal skills and teamwork are also required, together with an orientation to client service.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10918491
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 3
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 09/17/2024
Closing Date: 09/24/2024