Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - Engineering Technician 2 Job Title Student Team Welder Department Student Support | Health and Safety | Dean's Office | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range $27.17 - $29.82 CAD Hourly Posting End Date November 6, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary Provides welding equipment operations for UBC Engineering Design Student Teams in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures that welds performed are adequate for the application. Follows all regulatory requirements and rules for use of the welding, cutting and allied equipment. Ensures that facilities where welding is occurring meet the regulatory requirements for welding activities. Procures safety equipment as needed for performing welding tasks according to regulatory requirements. Ensures that adequate maintenance and repairs of equipment being used to provide support welding is carried out as required by regulations. Maintains clean and tidy work spaces. Auxiliary appointment: hours will fluctuate between 0 to 10 hours/weekly basis. This role is a support role as needed for the UBC Engineering Design Student Teams and does not have a regularly scheduled shift. Organizational Status Reports to the Safety and Facilities Officer, Faculty of Applied Science. Work Performed Provides welding equipment operations for UBC Engineering Design Student Teams in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Assists and participates in the design, development, fabrication, modification and operation of scientific engineering equipment and instrumentation for student teams. Safely perform a variety of standard procedures as directed by supervisor; apply their junior working level engineering skills. Demonstrates to users the operation of equipment and instrumentation as required. Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job. Consequence of Error/Judgement Consequences of errors related to use and maintenance of equipment and facilities, supervision and instruction duties could result in injury or death, damage to public and personal property. Accurate and timely decisions are crucial. The application and performance of welds may be critical to the safety of equipment, vehicles and other apparatus. This position holds a high level of responsibility for the implementation of welds and the upkeep and use of the Faculty s facilities. Supervision Received This position works under the Safety and Facilities Officer, Faculty of Applied Science Supervision Given None Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a technical college or institute and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Graduation from a technical college or institute.Welding Certificate- Level A, B or C (Foundation) preferred.Ability to operate job-related equipment2 years relevant experience.Ability to operate job-related equipment Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to read and comprehend technical material. Ability to read, interpret, and understand job-related technical drawings. (e.g., blueprints, electrical circuit diagrams, plans, work sketches) Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair on job-related tools, equipment, and machinery.Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills are required. Ability to communicate in a clear, attentive, and polite manner. Well-developed organizational skills and a can-do attitude. Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
