Instructor, Construction/Industrial Electrical

College of the North Atlantic; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic’s Labrador West Campus seeks an experienced instructor for Construction and Industrial Electrician programs. You will deliver theory and hands-on training, tailoring lesson plans, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure a cohesive curriculum.

Empowering students with practical and theoretical knowledge, you will use technology, assess progress, and maintain professional standards while contributing to accreditation efforts and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction and industrial electrician concepts.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in the construction/industrial electrician industries.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and engage students by using real-life examples to enhance understanding.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs of students.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty and staff.
• Ability to foster and deliver a positive student learning experience.
• Professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students as part of the Construction and Industrial Electrician programs.
• Deliver theory and practical components of all courses outlined in the Plan of Training of both the Construction and Industrial Electrician trades.
• Incorporate their own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting learning objectives.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods.
• Administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the trade.
• Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Skills

Six years experience

Education

Interprovincial Journeyperson Certification in Construction or Industrial Electrical

Job description

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning to students as part of the Construction and Industrial Electrician programs.
• Deliver theory and practical components of all courses outlined in the Plan of Training of both the Construction and Industrial Electrician trades.
• Incorporate their own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods.
• Administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices and the trade.
• Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of Interprovincial Journeyperson Certification in Construction or Industrial Electrical.
• Minimum of six years combined apprenticeship training and recent related trade specific industry experience.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of construction and industrial electrician concepts.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in the construction/industrial electrician industries.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and engage students by using real-life examples to enhance understanding.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs of students.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty and staff.
• Ability to foster and deliver a positive student learning experience.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification ( www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/ ) as specified for instructors.
• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor's regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Labrador West Campus.
• This competition will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail] .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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