Instructor, Building Systems Technician (Casual 2026-27)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus invites applications for a Casual Instructor position in the Building Systems/Power Engineering area. The role focuses on teaching in power engineering and building systems, with duties spanning lab instruction, project management, and curriculum delivery.

Qualifications include Building Systems trade certificates and 4 years relevant experience (or 2 years post-journeyperson). Strong communication, teamwork, and instructional skills are required.

Qualifications

• Trade certificates required as listed (Building Systems Technician or Journeyperson Interprovincial).
• Four years of Building Systems related experience, or two years post-journeyperson.
• Current knowledge of modern building systems and technology.
• Ability to function as a team member in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Instructional skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Power Engineering and building systems topics, including building systems areas.
• Provide boiler plant operation instruction and project-management for shop maintenance.
• Teach in additional program areas as needed.
• Manage classroom and lab activities for optimal student learning.
• Follow SaskPolytech academic regulations and campus policies.
• Accommodate students with special learning needs.
• Engage in professional development to stay current.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal, oral and written communication; work with teams.
• Prepare delivery methods for courses and assess student progress.
• Adjust curriculum as required and attend meetings.
• Participate in applied research and grant opportunities.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Instructional skills

Project management

Education

Building Systems trade certificates (see notes)

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech's Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030 .

Competition Number

Competition Number P16971

Posting Title

Classification

Classification Instructor

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Other Location(s)

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 10/01/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/30/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 11/02/2026

End Date

End Date 06/30/2027

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Category of work

Category of work Casual

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Hours of Work

Hours of Work To be Assigned

Salary Range

Temporary Market Stipend

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

29 or fewer days, as approved by AC and assigned by the Program Head.

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Special Instructions to Applicants

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is committed to building a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples have been historically underrepresented in the labour market due to systemic barriers, and that advancing reconciliation includes addressing these inequities within our own institution. Strengthening Indigenous representation among employees is a priority in Sask Polytech's Inclusive Excellence: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation Strategy 2025–2030 .

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Qualified applicants will be required to teach in the traditional areas of Power Engineering and instruction in the traditional areas of building systems, including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, waste management/recycling, water, energy management, and automation. Additionally, instructors will be expected to cover program specialty areas as determined by the current program requirements.

2. Ability to provide instruction in boiler plant operation and demonstrate proficiency in project management related to shop maintenance.

3. Ability to teach in other program areas is an asset.

4. Manage his/her classroom/lab/activities to ensure an optimum learning environment for students.

5. Follow any academic regulations and/or policies adopted by SaskPolytech and/or Saskatoon Campus.

6. Accommodate students with special learning needs.

7. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with industry and educational requirements.

8. Practice good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

9. Work cooperatively with program heads and colleagues in an interdependent "team" environment.

10. Prepare and use appropriate delivery methods for instructing courses as assigned.

11. Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress.

12. Make necessary curriculum adjustments to course content.

13. Attend staff, program and division meetings.

14. Experience and ability to engage in Applied Research and grant funding opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Building Systems Technician Certificate or Journeyperson Interprovincial Certificate in a building maintenance/construction trade; (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Journeyperson, Construction Electrician Journeyperson, Plumber Journeyperson is preferred) and a Fourth-Class Power Engineering Interprovincial Certificate.
• Four years recent/relevant Building Systems graduate experience or two years recent/relevant post journeyperson experience in building systems maintenance and repair in commercial and industrial settings.
• Current and qualifiable trade knowledge on modern building systems and technology (i.e. workshops attended).
• Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective instructional skills.

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