CE Summer Camp Instructor - Youth Carpentry (26:005)

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional college is seeking an experienced carpentry instructor for summer camps in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. The role involves preparing and teaching youth in grades 8-12, ensuring a strong understanding of safety and team collaboration. Ideal candidates have a minimum of five years' experience in various trades, a valid driver's license, and an interest in education. Wages are negotiable and participation in a police check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or millwright.
• Understanding of safety and classroom management.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of specific trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Teach carpentry skills to youth grades 8 through 12.
• Conduct camps in Fort Nelson and Fort St. John.
• Collaborate with colleagues for successful student outcomes.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Millwright

Teaching

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Education

Red seal certification or equivalent in carpentry

Job description

Term of App’t: July & August for a total of 75 hours

Start date: To be determined

Reporting to: Dean of Continuing Education

Location: Fort Nelson and Fort St. John, BC

Salary: Wages will be negotiated (non-bargaining work/non-credit)

Northern Lights College's Continuing Education Department is looking to hire an individual with experience in the field of Carpentry and has an interest in passing along their knowledge to our youth.

Camps will run in each location in July and August for a duration of 5 consecutive days, from 9:30am – 3:00pm and will be focused on youth in grades 8 through 12. The successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a Police Information Check prior to the start of the contract.

There may be opportunity to run 3-day camps in nearby communities – the successful candidate must be able to drive a truck with a tow trailer to these locations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of five years experience working in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, millwright (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.)
• Understanding of safety in the classroom and teaching the students
• Committed to student motivation and success
• Ability to collaborate as an effective team member
• Current, valid driver's license
• Knowledge of rules and regulation of specific trade

Preferred:

• Red seal certification, or equivalent in carpentry

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.