Instructor- Heavy Equipment Rural Operator Program

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Whitehorse is looking for an experienced Instructor for the Heavy Equipment Rural Operator Program. This casual position requires a minimum of 8 years of heavy equipment operating experience, particularly in surface mining, and a valid Class 5 license. The instructor will conduct practical training and ensure safety standards are met. Preference will be given to candidates from Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy equipment operator experience, with surface-mining experience.
• Clean driving abstract and safety record.
• Teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training using CNIM's curriculum.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Engage students in practical use of equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety standards enforcement

Classroom training

Engaging with students

Education

Unlimited Class 5 license

Teaching qualification or experience

Qualifications in mechanical trades

Job description

Instructor – Heavy Equipment Rural Operator Program (Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining, CNIM)

Term: April 24, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (casual position); Salary commensurate with experience.

Overview

Yukon University seeks an Instructor/Coordinator to deliver Heavy Equipment Rural Operator Programming in Whitehorse and Yukon communities. CNIM offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, mobile classrooms, and high‑tech simulators, providing students hands‑on experience on working mine sites, reclamation, and mineral exploration areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom, simulator, and heavy equipment training using curriculum supplied by Yukon University.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and enforce safe operating procedures.
• Engage students and clients in the use of CNIM’s state‑of‑the‑art equipment and resources.

Qualifications

• Unlimited Class 5 licence with clean driving abstract and safety record.
• Minimum 8 years of heavy equipment operator experience, including recent surface‑mining experience.
• Teaching experience or teaching qualification (asset). Additional certificates of qualification in mechanical trades are also an asset.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Yukon University values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to citizens of Yukon First Nations, Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry.

Contact Information

Ginny Coyne, Department Head, Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM)
867 334 3666
[e-mail]

Applicants should outline all relevant qualifications and be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.