Instructional Resource Assistant at McMaster University

Job ID
73653

Job Title Instructional Resource Assistant

Regular/Temporary Temporary

Location
HSC- Central Campus

Open Date 01/09/2026

Job Type Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date 01/15/2026

Employee Group Unifor Unit 1, Staff Favorite Job

Department Educ Anatomy

Full/Part Time Part-Time

Salary Grade/Band Grade 6

Salary Range $22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)

Job Code JD0864

Existing Vacancy Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration 15.1 Months

Target Number of Openings 1

Hours per Week 35

Posting Details

Schedule

8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Education Level Community College Diploma in a relevant field of study
Career Level Experienced

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Instructional Resource Assistant

JD 0864

Unit/Project Description: The Education Program in Anatomy is proud to support the Health Sciences programs within the Faculty of Health Sciences. As part of Education Services, the EPA provides teaching and learning to learners in the following programs; Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Medical Education, Honours Health Sciences, Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Midwifery, Physician Assistant, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. The EPA supports these programs by striving for excellence in everything we do.

We are seeking an Instructional Resource Assistant to support the anatomy lab in the delivery of anatomy curriculum. This role works with faculty, staff, learners, and other stakeholders and is essential to providing operational excellence.

Job Summary: Responsible for scheduling, organizing, and coordinating resources in the teaching laboratory. Requires a thorough understanding of established functions, policies, and procedures to ensure students and Faculty comply with Anatomy Laboratory rules. Ensures the cleanliness of the teaching laboratory and assesses the condition of cadaveric materials.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Organize, coordinate and maintain resources for the teaching laboratory.
• Provide Faculty, staff, and students with appropriate teaching material as specified by the instructor.
• Liaise with Faculty and staff to ensure resources meet teaching needs.
• Assist Faculty and staff with the preparation and set up of equipment, space and supplies for laboratories and tutorial sessions.
• Meet with potential users of facility to determine sectional needs and develop budget to ensure cost recovery.
• Evaluate room bookings and adjust schedules based on operational needs.
• Write a variety of documents such as procedure manuals, correspondence, and reports.
• Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
• Mix the moistening fluids for moistening the cadaveric materials based on specific formulae.
• Ensure that all laboratory waste is disposed of according to established policies and procedures.
• Train others on proper lab techniques, operation of laboratory equipment, proper handling of wet, blocked and plastinated specimens, and use of AV equipment.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of equipment and instruments.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs. Ensure major repair requests are escalated to the appropriate area.
• Assess the need for laboratory equipment and provide recommendations for the acquisition of materials and equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment according to established calibration standards.

Supervision:

• No formal supervision of others is required.
• Provide orientation and show procedures to others

Qualifications:

• Community College Diploma in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
• Proficiency and experience working within the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively across teams.

Additional Information:

In addition, an established knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology will be required from the successful incumbent for this role.

This position may require you to travel and to work outside of your regular work schedule including evenings and weekends to meet operational demands.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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