Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor (Sessional)

Red Deer Polytechnic; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental care

Health spending account

Pension plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Vacation allotments

Credit tuition waivers

Professional development funding

Institution holiday closure time

8% in lieu of vacation

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a Sessional Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to teach and develop curriculum for the Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program. The role focuses on delivering theory and shop components with strong emphasis on student success and collaboration.

Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years post‑Journeyman experience, Red Seal credentials, and proficiency with Word/Outlook/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Heavy Equipment Technician or equivalent required.
• Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years post-Journeyman work experience.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others.
• Comfortable with public speaking and able to convey topics to diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop and instruct theory and shop components of the Alberta Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program.
• Ongoing planning and curriculum review.
• Participate in school, program and other polytechnic service committees.
• Program promotion and student recruitment.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Mentoring / coaching

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Heavy Equipment Technician

Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence-based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminate knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

For More Information: Faculty Profile

Position Responsibilities

The school of Trades & Technology is looking for a Sessional Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor starting December 8, to teach and develop curriculum in the Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program.

Job Duties will include:

• Maintain, develop and instruct the theory and shop components of the Alberta Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program.
• Ongoing planning and curriculum review
• Participate in school, program and other polytechnic service committees
• Program promotion and student recruitment

About the School

Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Trades and Technology is a multidisciplinary school committed to innovation, applied learning, and student success across a broad spectrum of programs. We are Alberta’s third-largest provider of Skilled Trades Apprenticeship training, offering 17 trades, two Engineering Technology and a Culinary Arts diploma. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills. Alongside this, our Science and Computing programs are rapidly growing, offering certificates, diplomas, university transfer options, and collaborative degrees that prepare students for careers in research, industry, health, and technology.

Our School’s strength lies in its diversity – where future scientists, engineers, and technology professionals learn alongside apprentices in state‑of‑the‑art facilities, with access to innovation centres and cutting‑edge equipment. Faculty across all disciplines prioritize excellence in teaching, industry engagement, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. Whether in the sciences, computing fields, trades or engineering technology, our graduates are known for being skilled, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the evolving needs of Central Alberta and beyond.

For further information, contact:

Tyler Morrissette, Associate Dean
School of Trades and Technology
Email: [e-mail]

Required Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in Heavy Equipment Technician
• Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate
• Minimum 5 years post-Journeyman work experience
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others
• Comfortable with public speaking, and able to convey course topics to diverse students and learning styles.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to candidates with:

• Management or leadership experience.
• Journeyperson certification in one or more additional related trades.
• Experience teaching post-secondary learners in both in-person and online environments.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

Desired Start Date

December 8, 2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

June 30, 2027

Hours of work

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity orexpression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.