Electro-Optronic Technician Instructor

Calian Group Ltd.; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking Electro-Optronic Technician Instructors in Yellowknife, Canada. The role involves providing both theoretical and practical instruction for military technicians, along with course design and monitoring student progress. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications in electronics and teaching experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and instructional accuracy. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring a Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Hold a Regular Force QL5 EO Tech Certificate or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in Electronics or Optronics repair.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching adults in the last ten years.

Responsibilities

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction for up to 30 students.
• Create training aids and monitor unsafe workshop behavior.
• Assist the Course Director in counseling students on their performance.
• Participate in course design and development activities.

Skills

Electronics repair

Teaching adults

Use of multimeters and oscilloscopes

Advanced instructional techniques

Education

Electronic Technician diploma

Qualified electronic instructor

Tools

OLPHY

NGRAIN

MultiSim

Job description

Overview

RCEME School is responsible for the training of Regular and Reserve Force Vehicle, Material, Weapon, and Electronic-Optronic Technicians for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Position Overview

As part of this project, Calian is currently hiring Electro-Optronic Technician Instructors to support instruction at RCEME on a full-time basis, in an on-site setting at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

Responsibilities

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction for up to 30 students per class
• Provide instruction individually or in conjunction with other instructors
• Create training aids using supplied boards (white, chalk), equipment (projectors, smart boards), other multimedia materials
• Monitor and correct unsafe workshop behaviour
• Identify and report student disciplinary and academic problems to the applicable Section Head
• Secure and store training aids in designated areas at the end of each training day
• Review and implement RCEME School DP, RQ, and USQ instruction policies. Policies include, but are not limited to, tool control, classroom management, material management, social relationships and harassment prevention
• Navigate the Defence Learning Network (DLN) to monitor student progress
• Adapt to changing working conditions such as programme changes, unforeseen changes in scheduling, and change to subject matter
• Familiarize and follow all policies outlined at RCEME School and the Conduct of Training Manual (CTM) related to the instruction provided to the DP, RQ, and USQ course students
• Maintain classrooms, laboratories and facilities in a clean, serviceable state, ensuring fire, security and safety regulations are adhered to. This may include routine training aid repair
• Control, score, and analyze all Enabling Checks (ECs) and Performance Checks (PCs)
• Advise course director regarding deficient and unserviceable training aids and facilities
• Provide course training documentation, lesson plans, student assessments and evaluations to the Course Director
• Input entries in Student Record Book (SRB) for the purpose of preparing course reports, counselling, etc.
• Assist the Course Director / Section in Charge (IC) in counselling students on their performance
• Invigilate exams
• Participate in course design and development activities, including, but not limited to, attending Writing Boards, updating course Optimized Timetables, and drafting Master Lesson Plans
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) as needed
• Provide instruction of practical and theoretical knowledge of electronic principles, including DC, AC, and solid state
• Teach optical theory including mounts and quadrants, Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV), M777, generator theory and repair
• Instruct USQs, such as Leo FoV, M777, Mobile Air Conditioners, as required
• Explain how to use and interpret the findings on the different diagnostics tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, while being cognizant of the different generations
• Use advanced teaching software programs such as OLPHY, NGRAIN and MultiSim

Qualifications

• Must hold a Regular Force QL5 EO Tech (QL3, DP2, RQ Cpl) Certificate
• OR Junior Leaders Course (JLC) or Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ)
• Advanced Instructional Techniques (AIT) or equivalent
• One (1) of the following:
• Graduation from a two (2) year college Electronic Technician, Electromechanical, Engineering, Technology (Mechatronics), or equivalent diploma program offered by a recognized technical institute
• OR a qualified electronic instructor with at least two (2) years of verifiable teaching experience
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Electronics or Optronics repair
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching adults in the last ten (10) years

Additional Requirements

• You will be required to work on site
• You will be required to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level