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Location -
This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

About the Faculty of Engineering - Engineering Technical Services (ETS)
Engineering Technical Services (ETS) is a agile team dedicated to advancing research and education within the Faculty of Engineering. We collaborate with faculty and students to design, manufacture, and support innovative experimental devices and laboratory equipment.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together a wealth of expertise from Machinists, Electrical Technicians, Material Testing Specialists, Engineers, Millwrights, Carpenters, and Plastics Specialists.

We directly support research initiatives and undergraduate courses by maintaining and upgrading lab equipment, designing and manufacturing custom apparatus, and providing hands‑on training and supervision to students.

Position Summary




Reporting to the Academic Department Manager in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Technical Services Supervisor provides operational leadership to the Engineering Technical Services (ETS) team. The Supervisor acts as a key technical advisor, providing conceptual review of new projects and advising on technical manufacturing processes while ensuring adherence to code requirements and quality control standards.

This position coordinates interdisciplinary work requisitions across multiple service lines and manages facilities and equipment under the responsibility of Mechanical Engineering, ensuring that all operating and maintenance functions are planned and executed in order to maintain technical services support readiness for research and undergraduate education activities. Additionally, the Technical Services Supervisor directs human resource management of technical services staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, and performance management, and oversees the allocation of financial resources for the technical services team.

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📌 Technical Services Supervisor (Alberta)
🏢 The University of Alberta
📍 Alberta