Instructor, Heavy Equipment Operator

SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGIES; Battleford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SIIT invites applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor. Instructors report to the coordinator and work across Saskatchewan in classroom, shop, or field settings to deliver SIIT programs and curricula with student success in mind.

The role emphasizes hands-on training (about 80% field work and 20% classroom), promotes a positive, inclusive environment, and requires knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety, and First Nations contexts.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and work experience in Heavy Equipment Operating.
• Experience teaching First Nations adults is an asset.
• First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
• Understanding of adult learning theories is an asset.
• Safety-sensitive position with testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses relating to safety, maintenance, and HEO fundamentals.
• Complete attendance records and course evaluations.
• Evaluate and record student progress within set time frames.
• Promote a positive, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and liaise with supervisor.
• Recommend modifications to course objectives and outlines.

Skills

Flexible & Adaptable

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Results Oriented

Student Focus

Communication (Instructional)

Knowledge & Expertise

Teamwork

Job description

Established in 1976, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our ten Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

Nature and Scope

Instructors report directly to their applicable coordinator and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists during consultation hours. As an employee of SIIT, positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

General Accountability

As the educational leader in the classroom, the Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. This program is designed to provide training in the operation of heavy equipment, routine maintenance of machinery and practical field operations of excavating, land clearing, grading and road building as well as safe operating techniques specific to each machine. The HEO program concentrates on hands-on skill development with approximately 80% of the program spent in the field and on the machines, and 20% in the classroom. This position is to organize and implement instructional activities which create a learning environment that guides and provides the greatest opportunity for student success. This includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

• Deliver courses relating to: safety, maintenance, and a variety of HEO fundamentals
• Complete all course-required materials including attendance records and course evaluations
• Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment
• Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
• Maintain classroom and shop discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
• Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures

Required Competencies

Flexible & Adaptable; Effective Communication; Relationship Building; Results Oriented; Student Focus; Communication (Instructional); Knowledge & Expertise; Teamwork

Required Qualifications and Experience

Extensive knowledge and work experience in Heavy Equipment Operating. Knowledge of First Nations culture and organizations, and prior experience teaching First Nations Adults are considered assets. An understanding of adult learning theories and principles is considered an asset. First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.

As this position is considered safety sensitive, the incumbent will be subject to testing as per SIIT's Alcohol and Substances policy.

Term Dates

September 21, 2026 to December 7, 2026