Instructor - Heavy Equipment Technician - Term

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Fort McMurray is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor for a 6-month term. This role involves developing course materials, delivering lectures, and supervising student learning outcomes. Required qualifications include Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month

Paid sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience required.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and fuel injection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise course materials for Heavy Equipment Technician program.
• Conduct instructional sessions and assessments for students.
• Participate in program development and committee work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Tier 4 emissions engine repair

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools for Cummins and Detroit engines

Job description

The Opportunity

The School of Trades and Technology is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Instructor in a 6-month term role ending on or before June 2026. Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will be required to prepare and instruct quality lessons and conduct demonstrations as directed in curriculum and course outlines. Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our college community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop/revise/update courses, including consulting with the Chair, Program Coordinator, faculty, advisory committees, and potential employers and students.
• Heavy Equipment Technician Diploma curriculum development and review
• Engage in program development, assisting with the program coordinators, and participating in committee work in support of the department, division, or College.
• Responsible for developing teaching materials for individualized and group instruction, and incorporate technology into the learning process, where applicable.
• Carrying out regularly scheduled instruction, ensuring students awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation techniques, as well as, recruitment, tutoring and academic counseling of students.
• Teaching responsibilities will include theory and lab. This may involve evenings and weekends on occasion which will be scheduled in advance.
• Take the opportunity to participate in showcasing and promoting Keyano College and the HET & Extended Studies Department in the community.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with interprovincial Red Seal certification
• Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Teir 4 Emissions Cummins and Detroit engine repair and diagnostic experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge in hydraulics, electrical, brakes, automatic, powershift and standard transmissions, air conditioning, and fuel injection
• Knowledge of engine repair, experience with computer diagnostics.
• Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Komatsu and CAT experience.

Please note, if your education was received internationally, we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Compensation and Benefits

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP) - one of the best in Canada.
• This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).
• Professional training and development funding is provided annually.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years.
• Paid sick days.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance for those who meet the criteria.
• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually.
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.