Equipment Bay Attendant - Vehicles

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Support Staff (CUPE)

Posting In effect from

29/7/2025

Closing Application Date

12/8/2025

Closing date for internal CUPE applicants

12/8/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" and may continue until the position is filled.

Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4pm on the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" will be considered alongside external applicants. 

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Support Type

Auxiliary (Over 4 Months)

Anticipated Start Date

18/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

5/6/2026

The Hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements

Schedule

Varied

Schedule Description

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 17.5 hours a week, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

DUTIES

The Equipment Bay Attendant position exists to support the instruction and logistics of Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Training Program (CMSG) and TRU Adventure Studies Department field courses through the efficient operation of the equipment bay which includes issuing equipment, maintaining inventory, facilitating repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance on equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Plan and organize equipment check-out and check-in schedules for students. This will be based on department field course scheduling.
2. Maintain the equipment bay inventory database.
3. Maintain vigilance regarding equipment theft and non-return of equipment.
4. Enforce departmental equipment bay and equipment use policies.
5. Inspect, assess, and facilitate maintenance and repairs of equipment as necessary.
6. Plan and organize the maintenance of department vehicles.
7. Check that vehicles are operational prior to their departure on field courses.
8. Ensure that vehicles have current licenses, insurance and CVSE permits.
9. Maintain a repair and maintenance log for each vehicle.
10. Keeps equipment room clean and organized.
11. Organize the changing of summer and winter tires as seasons change.
12. Follow TRU administrative procedures.

REPORTS TO

Chair, Adventure Studies Department and Manager of Operations, Faculty of Adventure Studies, Culinary Arts and Tourism Management

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

 

• Grade 12 plus an Adventure Sport Certificate, or equivalent post-secondary education

EXPERIENCE

 

• Six months related experience in the management of adventure equipment inventory; including experience in equipment inventory management systems

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

 

• Understanding of mountain, river and ocean based adventure sports and has a working knowledge of the equipment and logistics involved in adventure sport instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including students, staff, public and vendors
• Ability to deal with staff, students, colleagues, public and external vendors with courtesy, discretion and tact
• Advanced computer knowledge with understanding of equipment inventory management systems
• Ability to inventory, repair and maintain adventure sport equipment
• Ability to plan and schedule the maintenance and repair of department vehicles
• Good organizational skills in scheduling and managing Department student and staff access to the equipment inventory
• Unrestricted valid Class 5 Driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

• Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time
• Ability to lift weights in excess of 20 kg
• Travel required

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

Pay Band

$27.07 - $30.08 ( CUPE Grade 05 (90% - 100%) )

Salary rate

Please Note: This position may be subject to a 90% salary for the first 560 hours of employment.

Location

Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Adventure Studies

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.