Technician Academic, Lead Hand

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Department: Culinary Arts

Position Type: Full-Time Support

Salary Range: $34.60-$39.93-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Anticipated

Start Date:

April 13, 2026

Length of

Contract:

n/a

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date: March 5, 2026

Please note:

jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

The Incumbent is responsible for the effective management of purchasing, receiving, inventory control and requisition system coordination. The incumbent also coordinates with other employees to ensure the proper receiving and distribution of supplies, food, beverages, and equipment to the appropriate areas across the department. The incumbent will coordinate and maintain the database for recipes and requisitions used in the culinary and baking labs.

The incumbent will maintain accurate records of equipment lifespan, repair, and/or maintenance requirements, in addition to forecasting, planning, and coordinating the maintenance and cleaning of equipment within the department, as well as involving Physical Resources or contractors as required. The incumbent will provide reports to the Chair that include inventory levels, the range of times for product life, the range of values, and overall usage and costs for each course, program, and/or student.

They will be responsible for providing recommendations to increase or decrease spending based on their knowledge of industry products, identifying efficiencies, suggesting substitutions, and providing forecasting metrics for contract buying power.

• Coordinates the purchase of food, equipment, sundries, liquor and beer used in Hospitality and Tourism programs, enterprise activities and Special Events. Gathering all purchase requests weekly from faculty and other members of the department.
• Verifying orders and requests, obtaining clarification as required.
• Entering orders online.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotes from suppliers, weekly.
• Contacting suppliers to place orders, discuss and confirm delivery dates.
• Tracking, following up on and expediting back‑orders with suppliers.
• Monitoring orders to ensure prompt delivery.
• Providing purchase orders to staff to pick up “last‑minute” or emergency supplies.
• Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and resolves discrepancies as required.
• Administering process for tenders and quotations.
• Maintaining and updating data on Hospitality Inventory Database.
• Coordinates distribution of food, equipment, sundries, liquor and beer used in Hospitality and Tourism programs, enterprise activities and Special Events.
• Ensures all purchase requests are distributed appropriately.
• Matches original purchase order requests to received goods.
• Reporting and Analysis (Market Research).
• Provides reports and analysis to the Dean and Chairs regarding purchased goods and identifies trends.
• Provides reports to assist with budget preparation.
• Provides reports to faculty as requested for purchased goods pertaining to their classroom.
• Develops and initiates the appropriate purchasing procedures that will result in obtaining best value for products and/or services.
• Maintains a library of catalogues and directories and researches the internet.
• Establishes relationships with new suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum one (1) year certificate or equivalent – must have completed a food oriented program such as (but not limited to) Culinary Skills, Baking and Pastry or related education;
  Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal…