Interested in a career at Langara College?
Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Temporary (Fixed Term)
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End Date (if applicable):
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to students during class and lab time by advising them on software; hardware; and design in print, multimedia, video, and web publishing. The primary department will be WMDD but the IA will be assisting other CADV departments. Supervises students in open labs.
Works closely with instructors in the Creative Arts Division to ensure that appropriate software is installed on computers within the labs.
Provides technical and instructional support to faculty and students with the use of hardware such as Macintosh and Windows computers, flatbed scanners, film and slide scanners, video cameras and recorders, digital cameras, color printers, Wacom graphics tablets, and more. Demonstrates new equipment and software to students and faculty.
Provides technical and instructional support to faculty and students with the use of software such as that used for publishing coding for web and mobile app (typically Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, text editors, compilers, libraries and plug-ins), new Operating Systems and more.
Researches and tests new or proposed equipment and/or software for compatibility with current lab software template and hardware. Advises Creative Arts division on related issues.
Provides instructional support to faculty and students on markup or programming languages.
Coordinates and monitors the use of the Mac labs as outlined in the Division Chair schedule.
Ensures that peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, drives, LCD projector, cameras, etc are in serviceable condition. If unable to fix problems, reports issues to Helpdesk.
Participates in WMDD department meetings and forums by providing reports on items such as the state of the lab, usage patterns and related developments. Consults with instructors, various Department heads, Division Chairs, software and hardware companies and resellers, and campus security. Participates in both college and outside mailing lists.
Provides administrative support to WMDD Coordinator.
Provides marking support to the WMDD Coordinator and instructors, as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications Required:
Education
Two (2) year diploma in relevant creative arts technology field such as graphic design, web development, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Four (4) years of recent related experience working with graphics software, web design and development software.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Advanced knowledge of internet and multimedia design, and/or coding, and programming software.
Advanced knowledge in web and mobile applications (e.g. Adobe Suite, text editors, compilers, libraries and plug-ins, etc).
Advanced skills and thorough knowledge of computer systems (MAC and PCs) and peripherals (e.g. digital cameras, printers, scanners, etc).
Instructional support experience preferred.
Experience marking assignments, quizzes or exams, an asset.
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to learn techniques & software of rapidly changing industry.
Demonstrated teaching, tutoring, or coaching ability.
Demonstrated ability to code full-stack web and mobile applications.
Proven written and verbal communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Demonstrated attention to detail and strong visual skills, with understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
Additional Info:
Working Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (possible Saturday shifts)
Why Join Langara?
At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.
** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **
We offer the following benefits:
Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
Course/program tuition reimbursements
Wellness classes and campus engagement events
Salary Range:
$32.78 - $37.17 per hour
Pay Grade:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.
Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
No
Closing Date:
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.
If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.