Instructor - Power Engineering/Process Operations

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary educational institution in Fort McMurray is seeking a full-time Power Engineering Instructor. The successful candidate will prepare and instruct lessons based on the established curriculum while engaging in student support activities. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience along with a Power Engineering 3rd Class Certification is required. This position is not remote; relocation to Fort McMurray is necessary. Attractive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan

Northern Living Allowance

Paid sick days

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Discounted membership to the gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of Power Engineering 3rd Class Certification is required.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience or a combination of industry and commissioning experience is essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Review and update program curriculum.
• Deliver theoretical classroom and practical lab sessions.
• Maintain course outlines and student records.
• Participate in student recruitment and academic counseling.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Power Engineering 3rd Class Certification

Relevant industry experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

Instructor - Power Engineering/Process Operations

The Opportunity

Keyano College is currently seeking a full time Power Engineering Instructor. Reporting to the Steam Chief, Power Engineering/Process Operations & Power Lab, the successful candidate will be required to prepare and instruct quality lessons and complete demonstrations as directed in curriculum and course outlines in all aspects of the Power Engineering/Process Operations program.

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

• Program curriculum review and updating.
• Theoretical classroom delivery and practical lab applications.
• Maintenance of course outlines, student documentation and records.
• Participation in student recruitment activities, tutoring, and academic counseling of students as required as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Power Engineering 3rd Class Certification
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience or a combination of industry and commissioning experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an adult learning environment would be considered an asset
• Experience with online learning management systems such as WebCT and Moodle would be considered an asset

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.

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.

We strive to create equitable and inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and heard, recognizing that our journey toward justice is ongoing and requires continuous learning, unlearning, and collective action. Together, we will challenge the status quo, amplify diverse voices, and build a more equitable and inclusive future for all members of our College community.

Additional Information

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.