CORCAN Instructor positions : Paint & Pre-Finish, Sheet Metal / Welder and Mechanic Heavy Equipment

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking qualified instructors for CORCAN positions in Paint & Pre-Finish, Sheet Metal/Welder, and Mechanic Heavy Equipment. Instructors will provide vocational training within correctional environments, supporting offenders' employability. This role involves supervising offenders and requires relevant trade certifications. The positions offer competitive hourly rates and aim to build a qualified candidate pool for future vacancies.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production environment related to the position.
• Knowledge of metal materials, fabrication processes, and basic welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job and vocational training to offenders.
• Supervise and train offenders in the CORCAN employment program.

Skills

Knowledge of CORCAN employment programs

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan and complete projects

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid trade certification in related areas

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

CORCAN Instructor positions: Paint & Pre-Finish, Sheet Metal / Welder, and Mechanic Heavy Equipment

Reference number: PEN23J-065396-000054

Selection process number: 2023-PEN-EA-NAT-180594 Correctional Service Canada

Salary ranges:

• GL-PCF-08 - Paint & Pre Finish Instructor: $30.94 to $33.62 per hour
• GL-SMW-10 - Instructor, Sheet Metal / Welder: $34.90 to $37.94 per hour
• GL-VHE-10 - Instructor, Mechanic Heavy Equipment: $32.81 to $35.64 per hour

Inmate Training Differential: varies by position, with a $2000.00 rate applicable to some positions

For more information about the organization, please visit our website.

Closing date: 12 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodations during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us using the information below. All accommodation-related information will be kept confidential.

Applying to this process does not guarantee a specific job; instead, it creates a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. When positions become available, qualified applicants may be contacted for further assessment.

If you cannot apply online or prefer to apply by email, submit your CV directly to: [e-mail], specifying the location, position(s), and the selection process in your email.

Duties

Work environment

CORCAN, part of the Correctional Service of Canada, manages employment and employability programs for offenders serving federal sentences. CORCAN supports various interventions within federal institutions and for offenders under community supervision.

Instructors in CORCAN, including those in this process, provide on-the-job and vocational training, conducting duties related to industry within correctional environments (both institutional and community-based). They supervise and train offenders assigned to the CORCAN employment program across various areas.

Learn more about CORCAN at our website.

Intent of the process

This process aims to build a pool of qualified candidates for similar positions with varying tenure, security levels, or linguistic requirements across the country.

Positions to be filled

Number of positions to be determined.

Application requirements

To be considered, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following essential qualifications:

Education

• Paint & Pre Finish Instructor only: Valid trade certification in related areas (e.g., Painter, Painter Decorator, Motor Vehicle Body Repairer, Automotive Painter) recognized by provincial authorities or equivalent, valid in the designated province.
• Combination of education, training, and/or experience acceptable if the province does not require specific trade certification.
• Instructor, Mechanic Heavy Equipment only: Valid trade certification in related areas (e.g., vehicle mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic) recognized by provincial authorities or equivalent, valid in the designated province.

Experience

Experience working in a production environment related to the position, including use and maintenance of relevant equipment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of CORCAN employment programs.
• Knowledge of metal materials, fabrication processes, and basic welding techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and complete projects.
• Interpersonal skills, ethics, and values.

Additional experience (asset)

• Experience with offenders in correctional settings.
• Experience instructing in educational environments.
• Experience with powder coating, electrostatic finishing, auto body painting, sandblasting, CNC machines, reading blueprints, and using precision instruments.

Operational requirements

• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliability security clearance.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Assessment may include interviews, tests, references, or other methods. Please clearly specify which position(s) you are applying for and provide proof of your educational credentials.