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Demonstrator/Technician
SS-059
4012
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Computer Science/Studies
Chair, Computer Science/Studies
Last Reviewed:
July 1, 2003
Job Purpose
Briefly describe the main purpose of the position. In a few short sentences, a small paragraph at most,
describe the position’s overall responsibility/services provided/role at Trent.
Key Activities
1. Assists students with assignments and labs at all levels of the undergraduate Computer
Science/Studies (CSP) courses in both Fall/Winter and Summer sessions.
2. Assists/instructs students in the use of specific CSP hardware and/or applications software.
3. Develops and delivers laboratory sessions to facilitate components in the undergraduate CSP
curriculum.
4. Provides non-credit training to faculty, staff, and students in the CSP Program as the need
dictates.
5. Maintains currency with respect to the undergraduate CSP curriculum.
6. Directs and supervises graduate and undergraduate student teaching assistants in the labs.
7. Manages servers (Unix, Wintel, Apple) which support faculty, staff and students of CSP.
8. Develops and manages system security and backups for Program servers.
9. Creates and maintains user accounts on UNIX and Wintel systems managed by the Program.
10. Provides technical support to faculty and staff of the CSP Program.
11. Evaluates and advises Curriculum Committee on new directions with respect to software,
programming languages and hardware.
12. Investigates, develops, and implements new and enhanced systems utilities and applications for
CSP platforms.
13. Develops documentation and procedures manuals for CSP platforms.
14. Revises and maintains CSP web page.
Analytical Reasoning
Indicate degree of complexity or difficulty of thinking and reasoning required by the job. Provide a
relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an occasional duty).
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Decision Making
Indicate the degree of freedom to exercise initiative or act independently in making day- to-day decisions.
Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job (i.e. not an
occasional duty).
Impact
Indicate the impact or consequence to the department or University of typical actions or decisions taken by
the job incumbent. Provide a relevant work example that is typical of roles and responsibilities of the job
(i.e. not an occasional duty).
Education
Honours University Degree (4 year) in Computer Science/Studies.
Experience Required
1. Significant experience with a broad range of programming languages including C, C++, Java,
and Visual Basic.
2. Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
3. A broad knowledge of application software (word processing, graphics, spreadsheets,
databases, sound and video editing, etc.)
4. Significant experience with a broad range of programming languages including C, C++, Java,
and Visual Basic.
5. Experience with assembly language programming and Oracle database systems.
6. Experience with web page development and maintenance.
7. Good working knowledge of computer systems, including Windows, Apple, and UNIX (with
the desire to expand).
Responsibility for the Work of Others
Indicate whether the incumbent is directly or indirectly responsible for the work of others. Provide the title
of the position(s) as well as an example of how the incumbent is responsible for the work of others on a
daily basis. Specifically, indicate whether the position has responsibility for hiring and supervision of
student workers.
Direct Responsibility
Student Employee(s)
Indirect Responsibility
N/A
Communication
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Indicate the title(s) of individuals internal and external to the University that the incumbent communicates
with on a regular basis. Provide a brief description of the purpose for communicating with these
individuals.
Internal
External
Motor/ Sensory Skills
Indicate the level of proficiency or precision in motor or sensory skills required by the job. Examples
include but are not limited to: small/large movement to operate machinery; coordinated movement;
equilibrium to maintain balance; dexterity to grasp, move, assemble objects or operate equipment;
hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste. Provide a brief description of tasks performed that require
motor/sensory skills.
Effort
Indicate the physical and/or mental demands of the position in the ordinary course of performing the role.
Examples include but are not limited to: lifting, moving, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling,
remaining motionless, sustained concentration or focus. Provide a brief description of the tasks
performed that are physically and/or mentally demanding.
Mental
Physical
Working Conditions
Indicate any physical and psychological conditions of the position that make the job unpleasant,
disagreeable and/or hazardous to health and well-being. Describe the nature, frequency and duration of
exposure.
Physical
Psychological
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