AddressPosition Details
Position Information
Position Title
Scientific Glassblower
Department/Unit
Chemistry
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S22-23
Employee Group
NSGEU Local 77
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$34.63 - $43.92 per hour ($63,024 - $79,934 per annum, 35 hours per week)
Classification
T10
Provisional Statement
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The department of Chemistry provides excellent undergraduate programs, as well as advanced instruction at the graduate and research levels. Reporting to the Departmental Administrator, the Scientific Glassblower is responsible for the operation of the Glassblowing Shop in the Department of Chemistry.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, construct, modify and repair apparatus and equipment used for teaching and research purposes. Review and analyze glass engineering and research data to meet research objectives.
- Interpret scientific drawings and oral/written proposals in order to produce required apparatus.
- Assist faculty, post-doctoral and graduate students with design of complex scientific glass equipment and evaluate applications and fabrication techniques to determine feasibility.
- Maintain inventory and billing records. Monitor projects to meet completion dates, order glass, oxygen and hydrogen supplies. Develop an estimate on costs for each project undertaken and invoice for the work done.
- Maintain shop equipment, update operating manuals, calibrate and monitor high volume systems and annealing ovens.
- Establish and ensure adherence to safety standards in the workshop.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized course of study in scientific glassblowing, plus a minimum of five years’ related experience in a professional setting (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated understanding of glass blowing procedures, processes, and materials (especially the various types of glass such as borosilicate, quartz, lead, etc.).
- Demonstrated proficiency in hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Assets
Job Competencies
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
01/23/2023
Close Date
01/30/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
