EESC Lab and Field Technician

Staff - Union
Job Category
BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff
Job Profile
BCGEU OK Salaried - Technician V
Job Title
EESC Lab and Field Technician
Department
UBCO | Teaching Lab Support | Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Compensation Range
$5,358.00 - $6,142.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
October 3, 2026

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration.
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Job Summary  The purpose of this position is to support the smooth operation of the teaching laboratories and undergraduate student experiential learning opportunities within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EESC). The position will provide technical and operational support for the teaching laboratories, and assistance with experiential learning opportunities, such as student field courses and trips. Key duties for this position include the set-up and take-down of teaching equipment associated with a variety of undergraduate EESC courses, the maintenance of lab rooms and equipment, assistance with field excursions and associated equipment and materials required, and general technical guidance and assistance for EESC faculty, staff, and teaching assistants.
Organizational Status  This position works under the general supervision of the EESC Department and Lab Program Manager. This position interacts directly with undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and people external to UBC (such as equipment suppliers).
Work Performed  Lab Preparation   Prepares reagents, chemicals, materials, and instruments for laboratory experiments
Prepares samples for a variety of undergraduate teaching labs
Assists instructors with preparing materials required for teaching laboratories
Sets-up and takes-down materials needed for undergraduate teaching labs
Coordinates and manages schedules for set-up, take-down, and the use of shared material and equipment with instructors, teaching assistants, and others
Lab Operation, Safety, and Maintenance   Facilitates access to stored equipment for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students
Catalogues equipment, maintains inventory of equipment and materials, and carries out purchasing of equipment for both new and restock purposes
Maintains the equipment in teaching spaces and storage areas
Trouble-shoots equipment failures and arranges for repair of equipment
Assists teaching assistants in the labs with equipment operation
Ensures safe working conditions are followed and promotes safe work practices in compliance with UBC, WorkSafeBC and WHMIS in the undergraduate teaching labs
Conducts annual reviews of teaching labs with UBC, WorkSafeBC, and WHMIS
Attends relevant safety and/or licencing courses
Student Experiential Learning   Models and enforces safe field practices for students and teaching assistants
Prepares and maintains equipment for field schools and excursions
Signs out equipment to instructors, teaching assistants, and students, and maintains an up-to-date inventory; including repairing and/or replacing equipment as necessary
Provides technical assistance in advance of, and/or during, field excursions
Provides in-the-field support and coordination for field schools, including SCIE 100
Other Department Technical Support   Oversees equipment located in the science shed and EESC sea container
Coordinates booking and maintenance of department vehicles (two trucks)
Assists with various technical issues that are within a reasonable skill-set
Coordinates mineral and rock kit loans with middle and high schools in the Okanagan
Performs other tasks as assigned by the EESC Department and Lab Program Manager
Consequence of Error/Judgement  Student, staff, faculty, and visitor safety is paramount in the EESC labs and experiential learning opportunities. Failure to follow and/or enforce safety guidelines could result in personal injury or loss of equipment. Improper time management could lead to delays in labs or field trips, and result in an adverse effect on student learning. Failure to properly manage equipment, and/or keep the equipment in…