(As a unionized employer, Centennial College gives preference to internal candidates as defined in the collective agreement. External candidates will be considered only if there are no qualified internal candidates)
Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.
Position Summary
Centennial College is hiring a Lab Technician, Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering to join our Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering Technology, Trades & Transportation (ASENT3). The successful candidate will support lab operations, including maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting with student supervision, mentoring during lab activities, ensuring safe practices, analyzing asset and inventory data and providing feedback on student progress.
Responsibilities
- Support the setup, operation, and maintenance of aerospace manufacturing lab environments
- Prepare and maintain lab equipment and systems, ensuring they are safe, clean, properly identified, and in good working order
- Contribute as a subject matter expert to support curriculum development and revision
- Utilize CMMS (ServiceNow) to manage and issue work orders, support continuous improvement initiatives, and generate reports on maintenance metrics such as frequency and cost per work order.
- Maintain and analyze asset and inventory data, including spare parts, while supporting predictive and preventive maintenance strategies using data insights.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of the laboratories by students
- Assist in learning activities and in evaluating students’ laboratory
- Controls supplies and equipment purchases using computer skills
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Assist in capital projects from purchasing, installation, to start-up of the equipment
- Ensuring all systems are functional and operational in accordance with systems specifications
- Under supervision, affix repairs to minor equipment as directed
- Other program related activities as directed.
Qualifications/Experience
- 3-year degree or diploma in Aerospace, Electro-mechanical or Engineering Technology or equivalent college program is required.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment and machinery. Hands-on laboratory or technical services experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in aerospace manufacturing technologies and hands-on experience with industrial automation, robotics integration, and automated processes
- Demonstrated relevant technical experience in aerospace manufacturing environments, including familiarity with manufacturing systems, quality control & standards, and production technologies;
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written)
- Demonstrated ability to work with a team and individually
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to meet the needs of our diverse students, staff and college community
Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0626-0857. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
