Technologist, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Supervise, instruct, and assist undergraduate and graduate students carrying out architectural engineering research in the laboratory and in the field

Assist undergraduate and graduate students with project design and the use of laboratory equipment

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing procedures related to architectural engineering and provide advice as requested by faculty, students, or departmental administration

Undertake construction, fabrication, test set-up, repair, trouble-shooting, problem-solving, test modification, equipment calibration, evaluation and handling of research and test equipment, with guidance and oversight of the Technical Resources Manager

Assist in sourcing, ordering, commissioning and maintaining specialized equipment

Assist users in the correct use of servo hydraulic test systems and verification of proper equipment operation, so that predetermined operational standards are consistently maintained

Provide instruction and technical guidance in the application of QA/QC protocols for specific test methodsReview technical publications, product bulletins and contact vendors for detailed information

Responsible for the safe operation of laboratory and field work

Ensure that required safety inspections of workplace are completed

Maintain safety equipment in the laboratory

Promote and maintain safety standards

Assist in the management of labs, including

Maintenance of Chemical and SDS inventory

Maintenance of equipment inventories

Supporting workplace inspections

Develop, with the departmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analyses, and Standard Operating Procedures as required

Suggest and implement sustainable solutions

Ensure that students, staff and faculty are wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when exposed to hazards

3 year Diploma in related field (Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology), or B.Sc. in Building Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Several years’ work experience in a related industrial or academic setting

Contacts: Internal – students (instructing, advising, and sharing information), staff and faculty (advising and working with), within the department; External – equipment and material suppliers, equipment repair technicians

Level of Responsibility: Responsible for health and safety oversight within lab and on field sites, influencing departmental management with respect to decision making regarding the purchase of equipment, improving health and safety procedures, and improving architectural engineering lab management. Responsible for supervising graduate and undergraduate students in lab

Decision-Making Authority: In conjunction with the departmental H&S coordinator, responsible for making decisions that relate to the health and safety of persons using the architectural engineering labs, responsible for the day-to-day prioritization of student projects with the architectural engineering labs

Physical and Sensory Demands : Distractions, attention to detail, operating hand and power tools, operating forklifts or cranes, lifting, carrying

Working Environment: The job involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments. The indoor work will occur in an office and laboratory setting and involves reading, writing, working at computer workstations, handling chemicals, working around wood and concrete dust, paints, varnishes, and glues, maintaining a clean working area and operating advanced testing equipment. There is a frequent need to give close attention to various stimuli such as preparing architectural models, reviewing written material, online material and discussing information with clients (students, faculty, and company representatives) and co-workers. Some tasks may be physically challenging requiring reasonable strength and endurance; use of hand and power tools; working at heights, operating forklifts and cranes and lifting of heavy materials and equipment when assisting the structures, materials, fatigue and concrete lab technicians. There are deadline pressures and competing priorities while at the same time there is a demand for thoroughness, accuracy, and safety. The outdoor work involves exposure to outdoor elements year-round. The workplace environment may sometimes be off-site at a remote research location where standards and practices may be undefined. The technologist must use best judgement in establishing safe, responsible working practices for all of the participants at external workplace environments. There is some occasional use of a personal or department vehicle. Regular working hours, some evening/weekend work required.

Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada. The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.