Toolroom Attendant

True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and collaboration.
Striving to spark and empower success NWPs mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and degrees.
We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.
While our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growing we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.

What We Offer
Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation attractive benefits packages reliable networks high quality of life and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education research and partnerships Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role
The position reports to the assigned Chair and/or Dean of one of our several trade departments. The key responsibilities for the position include ensuring the smooth operation of our toolrooms maintaininginventory control of tools and equipment available for distribution and maintaining records of which products are signed out to whom. This position ensures instructors and students have the tools and equipment they need to succeed and is responsible for the shipping and receiving within the department.

Specific duties may include:

• Ensure inventory is accounted for and tools and parts are inspected and organized.
• Inform supervisor/instructor of tools that need to be purchased or replaced and purchase tools on the advice of supervisor/instructor.
• Keep all tools organized clean functional and ready for use.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other toolroom attendants.
• Sign in/out tools and equipment for students and instructors.
• Prepare generate pack and ship orders; process orders; operate electronic material identification tools and schedules; as well as purchasing parts and inventory control.
• Department fuel purchases.
• Shipping and receiving incoming teaching aids equipment and materials.
• Inspecting sorting and cleaningthe toolroom and tools.
• Other responsibilities as requested.
• Support transitional work.
• May be called to support or participate in various committees.

Job Requirements
Some secondary schooling and 1 year of related experience are required. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• general work experience in an administrative labour or trades-related field is preferred;
• knowledge of Snap-on Level 5 Tool Control System and WHMIS ispreferred;
• a valid Class 5 drivers license is required.
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• a high level of integrity professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at

Thank you for applying to Northwestern Polytechnic!