Instructor - Heavy Equipment Operator Program - Term

Coast Mountain College; Terrace; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Mountain College invites applications for a non-regular term Instructor in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end December 11, 2026 (Subject to funding approval) and includes up to 226 hours of instruction.

Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale ($37.55 - $53.80 per hour) plus pay in lieu of vacation and benefits. The Instructor will facilitate learning, prepare course material, teach and guide students, provide

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants may hold a Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson or a Certificate of Qualification with SkilledTradesBC.
• Teaching certification or Instructor Diploma is preferred.
• Experience supervising others and maintaining safety on-site is required.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5) is an asset; Class 1 is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and support student success in the program.
• Prepare, teach, assess, and provide feedback to students; oversee safety in equipment operation.
• Perform related administrative, record-keeping and monitoring duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Facilitation

DEI awareness

Cross-cultural communication

Safety leadership

Mentoring

Driving license

Organizational skills

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson

Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent

Provincial Instructor Diploma or teaching certification

Job description

Job description and duties

Coast Mountain College (CMTN) invites applications for non-regular term Instructor in the Heavy Equipment Operator Program. The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end December 11, 2026 (Subject to funding approval) and includes up to 226 hours of instruction. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor scale ($37.55 - $53.80 per hour) plus pay in lieu of vacation and benefits.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: The Instructor will facilitate learning and is responsible for ensuring student success. This includes course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction, encouragement, and direction. In addition, the instructor will oversee and ensure program safety during equipment operation and practical instruction, complete the related administrative, record keeping and monitoring activities as well as other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson (preferred) or a Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Qualification with the SkilledTradesBC and Grade 12 or equivalent. A valid Class 1 Driver’s license is an asset. Experience should include a minimum of 5 years’ varied field experience as a Journeyperson and 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A Provincial Instructor Diploma or other relevant teaching certification and experience is preferred.

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching with the ability to motivate and mentor learners of all ages
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
• Ability to function effectively across cultures, particularly with the Indigenous communities is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational, communication and facilitation skills

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

November 11, 2026