The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic
career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic
and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information
management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on,
with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated
training.
The Opportunity
The School of Health & Public Safety at SAIT requires an energetic and
resourceful individual with great organizational and team work skills to set up
laboratories used for student instruction in the Respiratory Therapy Program.
You have general understanding of health professional training programs, possess
strong interpersonal and communication skills, and thrive in a team environment.
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The Role
- Collaborate with staff on course needs including supplies, ordering, and
set-up for Respiratory Therapy program
- Prepare and implement course lab plans (set-up, support and take-down of
labs)
- Manage periodic laboratory equipment maintenance requirements
- Operate within program supply budgets and maintain inventory control
- Coordinate appropriate disposal of biohazardous wastes and chemicals
- Manage safety data sheets in an online data base for the School
- Develop and maintain laboratory related equipment vendor relations
- Negotiate quotes for purchasing, and maintenance
- Promote professionalism and follow safety processes and procedures in the
workplace
- Participate in program, portfolio, School and SAIT events and meetings
- Promote and support SAIT and the School of Health and Public Safety mission
statements and academic plans
- Support other educational technologists in the School of Health and Public
Safety
- Perform N95 fit testing
- Additional duties as required
Qualifications & Experience
- Must have work experience in a post-secondary, lab support, warehouse,
purchasing, or related experience
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs is required
- Healthcare-related training or credential is preferred
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Skills & Knowledge
- Lifting and moving equipment, working with cleaning chemicals
- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
- Attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
- Comfortable speaking to students and staff
- Maintain a positive & respectful attitude
- Basic level of proficiency working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Ability to read and interpret lab procedures
- Experience with technology, including medical laboratory equipment
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain
partnerships with vendors and medical laboratory personal
- Understanding of tracking SDS online is an asset
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Job classification: Educational Lab Technologist II
Salary range: $41,590.64- $46,853.56
Hours Per Week: 29
Posting closing date: August 15, 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top
Employers [https://canadastop100.com/alberta/], we offer the chance to work with
a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs,
advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and
collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer
experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to
be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women,
Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from
gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional
identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT
[https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/equity-diversity-and-inclusion].
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to
adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what
we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the
recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon
request to the Talent Advisor.
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