Electrical Instructor (25:147)

Northern Lights College; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary educational institution in Fort St. John is seeking an instructor for their Electrical program. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive training following ITA standards, focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical work. Candidates must possess an Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician certification and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, contributing to a diverse workplace and supporting student success.

Benefits

240 hours of vacation annually

Extensive health and dental benefits

Mandatory enrollment in the College Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician certification, including a completed apprenticeship certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a post-secondary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ITA certified training for all levels in the Electrical program.
• Emphasize safe work practices in educational settings.
• Support students' preparation for the Interprovincial Certificate exam.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Student-centered approach

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician certification

Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or equivalent

Job description

Term of App't

Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week

Start date

Immediately

Reporting to

Dean of Trades & Apprenticeships

Salary

$71,141.00 - $88,536.00 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $114,001.00. This position is entitled to 240 hours of vacation annually, pro‑rated and front‑loaded, in addition to paid time off between the Christmas and New Year's Day. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental benefits program, along with mandatory enrolment in the College Pension Plan.

Description

The successful candidate will join our team of Trades & Apprenticeship Instructors to deliver ITA certified training for all levels in the Electrical program, from Foundation to Level 4. The energy and construction sectors continue to expand steadily, and the demand for trained Electricians remains strong.

Through a study of residential, commercial, and industrial practices, students explore the theoretical knowledge and maintenance procedures required to install and maintain industry equipment. Safe work practices are emphasized throughout the program, with numerous opportunities to demonstrate these skills in the foundation lab. Classroom theory for Levels 1 through 4 is reinforced through hands‑on training in our state‑of‑the‑art electrical lab.

Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared to write the Interprovincial Certificate exam.

Qualifications

Required

• Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician certification, including a completed apprenticeship certificate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a post‑secondary environment
• A supportive, student‑centred approach with a strong commitment to student success

Preferred

• Previous experience instructing the Construction Electrician curriculum as prescribed by Skilled Trades BC
• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or an equivalent adult education credential, or a demonstrated willingness to obtain one

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

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.