Earth Science Lab and Field Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational needs for Earth Science laboratories and workshops
• Coordinate and manage all logistical details for field trips and field-based learning activities
• Provide instruction and demonstrations to students on laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, and safety protocols
• Liaise with course instructors to coordinate experiment set-up that complements theoretical material
• Prepare, assemble, and set up materials, equipment, and supplies used in teaching and research
• Maintain, inventory, and ensure the readiness of laboratory, field, and analytical equipment
• Manage and monitor program or project budgets

Requirements

• Master's Degree or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum of four years of experience in an Earth Science undergraduate and teaching laboratory environment
• Proven experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing field trips
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing laboratory and field equipment
• Experience managing program or project budgets
• Valid driver’s license and experience driving vehicles in field settings
• Proficiency in using GIS and other Earth Science software to set up laboratory exercises
• Ability to identify, catalog, curate, and maintain geological sample collections

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scouting and developing geological field guides and exercises
• First aid and basic safety technique certification
• Interest in acting as a liaison between geoscience industries and the department

About the Company

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is a vibrant campus home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff. The Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences (CPS) is an interdisciplinary hub where research and teaching span from mapping in the Andes to simulating protein folding, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic academic community.