Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician (Term)

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Northern Living Allowance

Professional training & development

Vacation entitlement & paid holidays

Paid sick days

Tuition waiver for employees

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keyano College’s School of Trades is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Instructor to prepare and deliver quality lessons and demonstrations as outlined in curriculum and course plans.

This 2-month term runs January 4, 2027, through February 26, 2027, on campus in Fort McMurray, AB. Relocation is required. The instructor will develop materials, assess students, and engage with industry partners to enhance learning and program relevance.

Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyperson HET with Red Seal is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience preferred.
• Experience teaching or mentoring is a plus.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and instructional materials.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop/revise/update courses in collaboration with the Chair and faculty.
• Engage in program development and committee work.
• Create teaching materials and integrate technology into instruction.
• Deliver regularly scheduled instruction, including evenings/weekends when needed.
• Promote Keyano College and the HET & Extended Studies Department in the community.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Professional development

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with interprovincial Red Seal

Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Instructor, Heavy Equipment Technician (Term)

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s School of Trades is currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Instructor. 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.

This 2-month term begins on January 4, 2027, and ending on or before February 26, 2027.

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 a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are 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.
• 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 may include theory, lab, and/or clinical. 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualification:

• Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with interprovincial Red Seal certification
• Minimum 5 years’ post-journeyperson experience
• Instruction and mentoring experience will also be considered
• Must be a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and motivation skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A passion for student success
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in the learning environment
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development
• Preference will be given to candidates possessing teaching experience at a post-secondary level, though we encourage candidates with related professional and or educational requirements to apply

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.

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.
• 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.

We offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• 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.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

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.