Instructor, Carpentry

New Brunswick Community College; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Canada seeks a Carpentry Instructor to educate and mentor aspiring carpenters. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid Carpenter Red Seal license, along with a minimum of three years of experience. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a strong service orientation. This casual position offers a salary ranging from $33.85 to $52.08 per hour, and includes opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent and related work experience at the Journeyperson's level.
• Experience working in a post-secondary environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional materials and resources.
• Establish and manage a positive learning environment.
• Instruct and evaluate students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills (English)

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Valid Carpenter Red Seal license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a skilled carpenter passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of tradespeople? We seek a dedicated Carpentry Instructor to join our college and share your expertise with aspiring carpenters. If you're ready to make a lasting impact by shaping the future of the carpentry trade, we invite you to join our team and inspire the craftsmen of tomorrow.

Position Type: Casual

Duration: October to December 2025

Location: Saint John

Salary Range: $33.85 to $52.08 per hour

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, or equivalency, and a valid Carpenter Red Seal license with related years of work experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent and related work experience at the Journeyperson's level.

Professional Skills

• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with and reporting to the Academic Chair of Building and Construction and as a member of the faculty team, you are responsible for planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.

Specific instructional areas and courses within the program will include the full scope of this trade which may include but are not limited to:

• Tools and Equipment
• Framing
• Stairs
• Concrete
• Site Layout
• Blueprint Reading
• Essential Communication
• Trades Math

You will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

This position is unionized, and the terms and conditions of employment are governed by the NBUPPE-Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the well-being of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. To ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must live a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We promote an equal-opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume online. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.