Heavy Equipment Operator - Non-regular Term

Coast Mountain College; Terrace; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a non-regular term Instructor in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end December 11, 2026 (Subject to funding approval).

Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale. The Instructor will facilitate learning, ensure student success, oversee program safety during equipment operation and complete related administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson or a Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification with SkilledTradesBC and Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A Provincial Instructor Diploma or other teaching certification and experience is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ varied field experience as a Journeyperson and 5 years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning, course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction and direction.
• Oversee and ensure program safety during equipment operation and practical instruction, complete related administrative, record-keeping and monitoring activities.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Facilitation

Teamwork

Cross-cultural awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson

Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent

Provincial Instructor Diploma

Job description

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN) invites applications for non-regular term Instructor in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end December 11, 2026 (Subject to funding approval). Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: The Instructor will facilitate learning and is responsible for ensuring student success. This includes course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction, encouragement, and direction. In addition, the instructor will oversee and ensure program safety during equipment operation and practical instruction, complete the related administrative, record keeping and monitoring activities as well as other related duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications: Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson (preferred) or a Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification with the SkilledTradesBC and Grade 12 or equivalent. A valid Class 1 Driver’s license is an asset. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years’ varied field experience as a Journeyperson and 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A Provincial Instructor Diploma or other relevant teaching certification and experience is preferred.

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching with the ability to motivate and mentor learners of all ages
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
• Ability to function effectively across cultures, particularly with the Indigenous communities is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found.