Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor

Grande Prairie Regional College; Grande Prairie; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician instructor to lead the Apprenticeship program. This is a full-time annual position starting October 26, 2026, within the School of Skilled Trades.

The successful candidate will deliver instruction, develop curricula, and collaborate with the Teaching & Learning Centre to support student success in a polytechnic learning community. A Red Seal/Journeyperson credential is required.

Formación

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification required.
• Experience teaching apprenticeship programs is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities essential.

Responsabilidades

• Instruct Heavy Equipment Technician apprentices in classroom and shop settings.
• Develop lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials for the Apprenticeship program.
• Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning Centre and other departments.

Conocimientos

Student Focused

Organizational Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Integrity

Instructional Strategies

MS Office

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Continuous Improvement

Teaching Collaboration

Educación

Journeyperson/Red Seal

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Job Title

Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor

Instruction

Education

Journeyperson/Red Seal

Category

Faculty

Job Type

ASA-Full Time Annual (802)

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration.

Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees.

We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.

While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, a high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

The School of Skilled Trades is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician instructor for our Apprenticeship program. This is a full-time annual position starting October 26, 2026 .

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have (education and experience). Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Student Focused.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities.
• Highly qualified faculty, who seek to continuously improve instruction and meet the need of learners.
• Willingness to work with and support the Teaching & Learning Centre

Northwestern Polytechnic -> School of Skilled Trades - Grande Prairie -> Mechanics Trades