This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This is an in-person role with potential work locations at one or more of the following UofA sites: North Campus, Edmonton, South Campus, Edmonton, and Faculty of Engineering Research Sites (Greater Edmonton Area).
Working for the Faculty of Engineering (FoE)
The Faculty of Engineering (FoE) is a faculty within the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). It is a complex and diverse organization with five (5) departments. This world-class faculty gives the next generation of undergraduate and graduate students an unparalleled education with world-class instructors, hybrid learning environments, hands-on lab and field experience, and internship experience. The FoE occupies and manages space allocated within 14 buildings owned by the University of Alberta (UA) on both North and South campuses. The space comprises education, administration, research, and student project areas. The research lab space occupies over 35,000 square meters. There are 240 tenure and tenure-track faculty members, all involved in research activities, most of which require equipment.
FoE strives to provide a rich, interdisciplinary environment of learning and research for all students, faculty, and staff. Strategic space management is imperative to the success of the Faculty’s core initiatives in teaching and research. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, Safety and Risk Management, the Research Equipment Engineer/Technologist is a critical resource who will support the long-term success of the Faculty by providing strategic advice on equipment procurement, managing installation activities, maintaining equipment inventory, and related laboratory renovations. The Research Equipment Engineer/Technologist reports to the Manager, Engineering, Safety, and Risk Management, to progress projects; works collaboratively with the College (accountability for space) and UOSF (authority over space). Additionally, they will consult with Principal Investigators on the purchase of scientific equipment to ensure maximum infrastructure flexibility, minimize costs, and identify opportunities for optimization.
Position Summary
This position is a trusted advisor and key resource mainly to the Associate Dean Research, Infrastructure and Centers, as well as other Associate Deans, Faculty Operations Manager, Department Chairs, and Principal Investigators. The ideal candidate provides advice and assistance on strategic use of resources and also ensures ongoing optimization of high-value scientific equipment and infrastructure in support of FoE research and teaching.
Note: Title will be ‘Engineer’ if the successful candidate holds an EIT or P.Eng. as it is a protected title. It will be ‘Technologist’ if they hold other relevant designations.
