Casual Trades Instructor

University College of the North; The Pas; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University College of the North in Manitoba seeks skilled trades instructors to deliver instruction in Heavy Duty Mechanics, Automotive Tech, Electrical, Carpentry, Welding, Culinary Arts, Plumbing and Millwright programs. Instructors support student learning, promote safe workplaces and help maintain program quality while meeting growing trades training needs.

Candidates must hold a Red Seal Journeyperson qualification, bring significant industry experience, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson certification in listed trades.
• Significant ongoing industry experience after certification.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office.
• Commitment to safe workplaces.
• Knowledge of Indigenous and northern cultures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Dedication to life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on an as-needed basis in Heavy Duty Mechanics, Automotive Technician, Electrical, Carpentry, Welding, Culinary Arts, Plumbing and Millwright programs.
• Support student learning and safe workplace practices while maintaining program quality.
• Help maintain program quality and meet expanding trades training needs.
• Assignments may include coverage in more than one program area.

Skills

Red Seal Journeyperson

Industry experience

Communication skills

Time management

Lifelong learning

Commitment to safe workplaces

Indigenous knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

Reporting to the Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology, the Trades Instructors provide instruction on an as-needed basis in Heavy Duty Mechanics , Automotive Technician , Electrical , Carpentry , Welding , Culinary Arts , Plumbing and Millwright programs. Instructors support student learning and safe workplace practices while helping maintain program quality and meet expanding trades training needs. Assignments may include coverage in more than one program area.

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 — and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 – located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

Required Qualifications

• Documented Red Seal Journeyperson certification in one or more of the trades listed above
• Significant industry experience in the trade following Red Seal certification
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to safe workplaces
• Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Indigenous and northern cultures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Commitment to life-long learning

Assets

• Experience teaching, training or instructing in a trades or post-secondary environment, including adult learners in northern or remote communities
• Current industry-related safety certifications
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

$35.71 to $54.36 per hour plus remoteness allowance if applicable