Instructor - Continuing Education Contract - (COOK 1860 - Red Seal Cook Prep)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hiring an instructor for an online Red Seal Cook Prep course. The contract runs Jan 4–May 10, 2027, with potential extensions. You will manage an online 18-week program, monitor student progress, and collaborate with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board and Helpdesk as needed.

The role requires a Red Seal Journeyperson, experience with online delivery platforms, and availability across varying hours to support students.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Red Seal Cook Journeyperson.
• Experience with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board or similar bodies.
• Familiarity with Brightspace, D2L or similar online course delivery systems.
• Training in adult education and training.

Responsibilities

• Organize and run an 18-week online study course for cooks aiming to challenge the Red Seal exam.
• Maintain constant contact with online students and monitor progress.
• Collect statistics and assessments and report to stakeholders.
• Complete course and assessments in a timely manner and provide online instruction.

Skills

Red Seal Cook Journey person

Experience with Saskatchewan Apprent.\

Brightspace / D2L familiarity

Adult education and training

Job description

Instructor - Continuing Education Contract - (COOK 1860 - Red Seal Cook Prep)

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

Please ensure you have an updated resume and cover letter ready for uploading.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The following course date and delivery method may be subject to change due to the current situation.

Red Seal Cook Prep – January 4 – May 10, 2027. This is an online delivery course.

More courses and dates may be added as required. You may be considered to facilitate group & customized training as required. You will be given notice of this ahead of time.

Competition Number

Competition Number ESC07332

Org Code/Description

Org Code/Description Red Seal Cook Upgrader-25016-DEPT

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Posting Title

Posting Title Instructor - Continuing Education Contract - (COOK 1860 - Red Seal Cook Prep)

Contract Start Date

Contract Start Date 01/04/2027

Contract End Date

Contract End Date 06/30/2027

Contract Rate

Contract Rate $60 per hour

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student

Contract Hours/Contract Hours per Student 4 hours per student

Total Contract Hours

Total Contract Hours Based on Student Enrollment

Supervisor ID Number

Supervisor ID Number 000144476

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Date Posted

Date Posted 10/19/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

The following course date and delivery method may be subject to change due to the current situation.

Red Seal Cook Prep – January 4 – May 10, 2027. This is an online delivery course.

More courses and dates may be added as required. You may be considered to facilitate group & customized training as required. You will be given notice of this ahead of time.

Notes

Courses run subject to student enrollment.

Course is delivered online.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

This online cook up-grader program is designed to prepare individuals to challenge the cook inter provincial journey person examination. Each online lesson includes a pretest, video, workplace assessment and post test. The lessons are released two per week and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All participants have access to a virtual classroom forum with the chef instructor one afternoon per week.

Duties:

• Organization and operation of a 18 week online study course for cooks wishing to challenge the Red Seal Journeyperson Cook Exam
• Constant contact with, and monitoring of online students
• Collection of student statistics and assessments
• Reporting to students and stakeholders
• Completion of the course and all assessments and grading within a timely manner
• Problem solving for student issues
• Instruction through online methods
• Liaison with SaskPolytech Helpdesk and Learning Assistance
• Liaison with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission and Saskatchewan Health Region regarding client/employee placements in the course
• Being available at various hours to respond to student concerns

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Description

Required Qualifications

• Red Seal Cook Journey person
• Recent contact/ experience with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board
• Familiar with Brightspace, D2L or similar computer course delivery systems
• training in adult education and training
• This position is subject to student enrollment.

Desired QSA

Effective Communication Skills, Effective Interpersonal Skills, Effective Instructional Ability (courses only), Demonstrates valuing diversity.

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