Contract Instructor – Meatcutting/Butcher

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off during holidays

Job summary

NAIT’s Continuing Education seeks Contract Instructors to teach Meatcutting/Butchering, delivering hands‑on instruction across Indigenous communities in Alberta and beyond. The role requires travel and accommodation with daytime Mon–Fri availability; some weekends may be needed.

Contract durations vary, and NAIT emphasizes a transparent, fair hiring process. Applicants from within Canada should have credentials evaluated per relevant services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with diverse learners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using hands‑on learning and safe practices.
• Facilitate learning with effective instructional strategies.
• Incorporate educational technology for communications and presentations.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues; address concerns professionally.
• Track attendance and required documentation.
• Prepare game processing demonstrations including primal cuts and sausages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student engagement

Educational technology

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional Meatcutting/Butchering Certification

Instructional experience

Strong English communication (verbal/written)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

Important Application Deadline Notice

Please note that Workday closes job postings at 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date listed above.

To ensure your application is received, submit no later than 11:59pm MST the day prior to the posting end date.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity.

NAIT’s Department of Continuing Education is seeking a Contract Instructor to teach Meatcutting/Butchering and is willing and capable of teaching specifically in Indigenous communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. The role involves travel and accommodation in remote areas, with daytime availability required from Monday to Friday. Some weekend availability may be required.

The term of these contracts will vary in length of time and duration.

Contract Instruction Deliverables

• Utilize appropriate tools & equipment to instruct students & provide practical hands-on learning
• Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of course materials
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for communications and presentations
• Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues; respond professionally to student issues and concerns
• Maintain student attendance and other documentation as required
• Apply safe work practices to butcher and process game
• Separate quarters of game into primal, sub-primal and retail cuts
• Prepare handmade fresh and smoked sausages

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with diverse learners and colleagues
• A strong commitment to student success, including motivating learners and supporting academic achievement
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for instructional, advisory, and collaborative settings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related educational technologies

Qualifications

• Professional Meatcutting and/or Butchering Certification
• Instructional experience considered an asset
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
• A high level of independence is required.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience.

Benefits

• For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth.
• In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

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