Notice Board

Agility is seeking part-time Innovation Zone Assistants beginning September 6, 2023.

Agility is a multidisciplinary program at the University of Lethbridge open to all students that fosters an environment of creative discovery, nurtures entrepreneurial thinking and provides the supports needed for students to develop and implement innovative solutions that impact and vitalize society.

The Innovation Zone provides students access to emerging technologies and other high-tech makerspace equipment. In addition to supporting students’ use of the space and equipment, Agility offers workshops, hackathons and community-focused events. The goal of this space is to provide our students and community with hands-on learning experiences to help them develop skills in creativity, problem solving, resilience and adaptability to allow them to keep pace with an evolving labour market. 

 Duties:

The Innovation Zone Student Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of duties and tasks associated with day-to-day operations in the Innovation Zone:

• Directly support program plans and clients in the Innovation Zone.
• Ensure all visitors to the Innovation Zone are welcomed, trained, and supported in their work.
• Create an open and inclusive environment in the Innovation Zone for University of Lethbridge students, staff and faculty, as well as community members.
• Support coordination, creation, and delivery of programs like workshops and maker days in the Innovation Zone.  

 The Innovation Zone Student Assistant is responsible for

• Developing positive relationships,
• Effective communication strategies,
• Maintaining clean and safe workspaces,
• Maintenance support on equipment,
• Aiding the Innovation Zone Technician where necessary.  

Programming will be delivered around equipment in the Innovation Zone: FDM 3D printers, HTC Vive/Occulus Quest virtual reality (development and use cases), Augmented Reality (development and use cases), paper prototyping, 3D design and software, Silhouette vinyl cutter & Roland large format vinyl cutter, sewing machines, vacuum former, desktop CNC Router, soldering, coding, robotics, and Glow Forge laser cutter. There may be additional equipment supports required.

 Qualifications:

• Be familiar or curious to learn about emerging technologies. 
  • Preferred to have experience using 3D printers or 3D design. 
• Have exceptional customer service. 
  • Preferred to have experience with directly supporting customers. 
• Be able to work in a flexible work environment. 
  • This will include being able to work with a small team and independently.  
• Be able to work safely with various equipment and distractions. 
  • Preferred to have experience working with equipment. 
  • Preferred to have valid First Aid training.  
• Be eager and capable of learning quickly. 
  • Preferred to have experience leading a project/initiative.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skill.
  • Preferred to have Design Thinking, Agile, or entrepreneurial knowledge/experience.
• Be mature, personable, self-directed, and work as part of a team.
• Passion for innovation and education. 

Hours for this position are typically 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., with three-hour shifts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or from 2 to 5 p.m. or a six-hour shift from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. hour being available. The wage is $16.67 per hour. For more information on the Agility and the Innovation Zone please visit our website at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/agility

 To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter here.

 Deadline to apply is August 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.