Instructor- CDARI Event Technician Program – Lighting Technology

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Calgary seeks a part-time Instructor in Lighting to facilitate two courses: Lighting 1 - Fundamentals and Lighting 2 - Intermediate. This role involves delivering course content, maintaining a positive learning environment, and engaging students through support and collaboration. Qualified candidates should have a minimum diploma in Lighting Production, industry experience, and proficiency with Office 365. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating job-ready graduates.

Benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience.
• Relevant field experience within the last 12 months.
• Formal training in online technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in lighting fundamentals and intermediate lighting.
• Maintain student engagement and support throughout the course.
• Assist in curriculum maintenance to ensure up-to-date learning.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Positive & respectful attitude

Experience with Office 365

Experience with videoconferencing technology

Education

Minimum post-secondary Diploma in Lighting Production

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Brightspace

Job description

The Corporate Development, Applied Research and International (CDARI) division is home to SAIT’s continuing education and corporate training offerings, industry applied research services, internal business intelligence department and our centre for international learners. Join a vibrant team focused on service, opportunity and connection.

The Opportunity

Corporate Development and Applied Research

Within SAIT, the Corporate Development, Applied Research and Innovation (CDARI) division employs all non-credit instructors and Subject Matter Experts who facilitate and build curriculum within the Centre of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, Corporate Training, and International Projects. We are looking to add qualified industry professionals to facilitate this course on a part-time, contract basis to a cohort of independent adult learners.

Students of this division can take non-credit classes in any number or order, as they do not count toward a degree or diploma program. These course offerings are geared to provide learners with professional development or re-training.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is responsible for student support and communication, creation of assignments, marking, grading, and curriculum revision as needed.

The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies to ensure student success and an engaged, hands‑on environment. The instructor is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning atmosphere which is pedagogically sound, technically supported, and innovative in nature.

SAIT and CDARI provides in-depth training and support for first‑time instructors. We pride ourselves in bringing the leading edge of the field into the hands‑on learning of our students. We strive to leave our graduates with job‑ready skills and experience through cases, assignments, and projects to be value‑add candidates to the local employment market.

We are looking for an instructor in the world of lighting to help us facilitate two lighting fundamentals courses. These Courses would be delivered In‑Person at SAIT Campus.

The Role

• Deliver a course that provides well‑rounded knowledge in lighting, video, and audio disciplines to students
• Maintain online classroom environment through facilitating online discussion and responding to student questions regarding the curriculum
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading of online quizzes, exams and assignments
• Maintain engagement with the responsibilities of this course for the duration of the contract
• Manage the classroom to ensure a positive and enriching learning environment
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Provide on‑going support, guidance and advice to students
• Assist in the maintenance of curriculum as needed to maintain up‑to‑date and relevant learning
• Participate in curriculum/program review as needed
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
• Be an active and engaged member of the School
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
• All other duties as required for the position
• This Instructor opportunity is instructor lead with synchronous virtual delivery.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering the course over all of the following dates for each course.
• COURSE 1 – AUDI 018 -Lighting 1‑Fundamentals

Schedule – 18th Jan 2026 to Feb 4th 2026
Days — Jan 18th,Jan 25th, Feb 1st (Sun) ,9 am — 4 pm , Feb 3 (Tue) & Feb 4(wed) ( 6 pm -9 pm )
Type — In Person

• COURSE 2 – AUDI 019 -Lighting 2-Intermediate

Course Schedule: 1st March 2026 – 22 March 2026
Sun – 9 am – 4 pm
In Person Delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum post‑secondary Diploma in Lighting Production or related field
• 5 years of Industry experience.
• Relevant field experience within the last 12 months.
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information
• Desired:
• Previous teaching experience at a post‑secondary institution
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
• Formal training in online technologies

Job location

Calgary, AB – Main Campus

Job classification

Instructor

# of positions

1

Posting closing date

Dec 12th 2025

Position end date

August 31, 2026

About SAIT

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